Which of the following shows a symbiotic relationship?

Which of the following shows a symbiotic relationship? Correct Answer Lichen

The correct answer is Lichen.

Key Points

• A mutual relationship in which organisms live together and share their shelter and nutrients is called a symbiotic relationship.
• Lichens are made up of two or more closely interacting organisms, a fungus, and one or more partners called photobionts.
• Lichens are an association of alga and fungus living together for their mutual benefits
• The fungus provides shelter and maintains the humidity for alga inside the lichen body, necessary for the alga for the process of photosynthesis.
• The alga in return provides the food material, prepared during photosynthesis to the fungus.

• Examples of symbiotic relationships are:
  • Relation between bee and a flower.
  • Rhizobium bacteria and leguminous plants.
  • Relationship between an anemone (Heteractis Magnifica) and a clownfish (Amphiron ocellaris).