Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

(a) Algae and bacteria

(b) Algae and fungi

(c) Bacteria and fungi

(d) Fungi and mosses


Answer: (b)        

Explanation:

  • Lichens are a complex life form that is a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms, a fungus and an alga.
  • The dominant partner is the fungus, which gives the lichen the majority of its characteristics, from its thallus shape to its fruiting bodies.

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