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Describe symbolisis in lichens

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A LICHEN is an organism that results from a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism. The other organism is usually a CYANOBACTERIUM or GREEN alga. The fungus GROWS around the bacterial or algal cells. The fungus benefits from the constant supply of food produced by the photosynthesizer.



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