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 |
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 |
In lichens, fungus has
1. Symbiotic relationship with alga
2. Epiphytic relationship with alga
3. Saprophytic relationship with alga
4. Parasitic relationship with alga