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26/09/2020 6:17 pm
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Which one of the following is a matching pair of certain organism(s) and the kind of association?
(a) Shark and sucker fish - Commensalism
(b) Algae and fungi in lichens - Mutualism
(c) Orchids growing on trees - Parasitism
(d) Cuscuta (dodder) growing on other - flowering plants - Epiphytism
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26/09/2020 6:18 pm
(b) Algae and fungi in lichens - Mutualism
Explanation:
Algae and fungi in lichens show mutualism. Fungi provide fixation, water, minerals and shelter to the algae. The algae manufactures food for itself and for fungi.