Lichens are well known combination of an alga and
a fungus where fungus has
(a) a saprophytic relationship with the alga
(b) an epiphytic relationship with the alga
(c) a parasitic relationship with alga
(d) a symbiotic relationship with alga.

1 Answer

Answer :

(d) a symbiotic relationship with alga.

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