A lichen is a partnership between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium.
Why it is true
Lichens are organisms composed of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. The fungus provides shelter and minerals, while the alga produces food through photosynthesis. It is one of the most successful symbioses in nature.
Source: Nature
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