The advantage of fungus in lichen is
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The correct answer is Both and . In a lichen, the fungus (mycobiont) provides a, shelter (protection) to the alga and absorbs water and mineral nutrients from the environment, while the alga provides food via photosynthesis.
• Shelter: The fungal hyphae envelop the algae, protecting them from desiccation and intense light.
• Mineral Absorption: The fungus absorbs moisture and dissolved minerals, supplying them to the photosynthetic partner.
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