Q. The fungal partner in lichen is called mycobiont whereas algal partner is called
A) Glycobiont
B) Algobiont
C) Phycobiont
D) Often referred as algal partner
Explanation
Phycobiont. A lichen is structurally organized entity, consisting of the permanent association of a fungus and alga. The fungal component of a lichen is called mycobiont and the algal component is called phycobiont
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