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Lichens are actually made of two organisms: algae and fungi. The alga provides food for the fungus, while the fungus provides protection for the algae. This type of relationship, where both organisms benefit, is known as ________. A. predation B. parasitism C. mutualism D. commensalism

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Mutualism
Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where each species involved in the interaction benefits.
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