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Published on: August 13, 2026
Lichens are –
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Lichens are unique composite organisms resulting from a mutualistic symbiotic association between a fungal partner (the mycobiont) and a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont), which can be algae or cyanobacteria.
Statement is correct because the algal component is autotrophic and performs photosynthesis to provide organic food compounds (sugars) to the fungal partner.
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