What does the fungus in lichens offer to the photosynthesizing algae or cyanobacteria?

What does the fungus in lichens offer to the photosynthesizing algae or cyanobacteria?
  1. Protection from predators
  2. Energy:yielding carbohydrates
  3. Essential nutrients from the soil
  4. Pollination services

Solution

The fungi in lichens help the photosynthesizing algae or cyanobacteria in the absorption of essential nutrients from the soil while the photosynthesizing organism provides the fungi with energy:yielding carbohydrates.

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