Describe the relationship between organisms in the lichen.

The relationship between organisms in the lichen.

• Lichen is an association between a fungus and green algae.
• The fungus forms the outer covering that protects the algae in the interior of the lichen
• The fungus provides the algae with protection, water, mineral salts and anchorage.
• The algae photosynthesize and provide the fungus with organic materials and oxygen.

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