A location with luxuriant growth of lichens on the trees indicates that the:

1. Trees are very healthy 2. Trees are heavily infested
3. Location is highly polluted 4. Location is not polluted
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There exists a close association between the alga and the fungus within a lichen. The fungus:

1. Provides food for the alga
2. Provides protection, anchorage and absorption for the alga
3. Fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the alga
4. Releases oxygen for the alga
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In lichens, fungus has
1. Symbiotic relationship with alga
2. Epiphytic relationship with alga
3. Saprophytic relationship with alga
4. Parasitic relationship with alga

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