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Lichens are well known combinaton of an alga and a fungus where fungus has :
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Fungal Role: The fungus provides the physical structure, protection from the environment, and absorbs water and essential minerals for the alga.
Algal Role: The alga performs photosynthesis to produce food (carbohydrates) which it shares with the fungal partner.
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