Question

Use the information to answer the following question. A lichen is a combination of fungus and algae that lives on the sides of trees, rocks, and other materials. The fungus provides the algae with water and minerals and the algae use the water and minerals to make food for both organisms. What BEST describes the ecological relationship in this example?

Answer 1

it is a mutualistic relationship

Step-by-step explanation:

both the fungus and algae are benefiting from the relationship