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A lichen is a combination of fungus and algae that lives on the sides of trees, rocks, and other materials. The fungus provides the algae with water and minerals and the algae use the water and minerals to make food for both organisms. What type of relationship does the lichen represent? *

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Answer:

symbiotic relationship: mutualism

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they both benefit off of each other

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