Which of the following relationships defines most lichen A C

Which of the following relationships defines most lichen? A. Commensalism B. Predatism C. Mutualism D. Parasitism

Solution

Option C. Mutualism

Lichen is best example for the kind of association between two living organisms, where both are get benefited by the association called Mutualism.

Lichen is a mutualistic association of algae and fungi. Algal partner is phycobiont which synthesize food through photosynthesis. Food is utilized by fungal partner called mycobiont. In tern, fungi provides nutrients to algae.

By this way both are get benefitted.