Lichen is an example of
A) a complex plant.
B) a complex animal.
C) algae and fungus living together in a mutually beneficial arrangement.
D) algae providing structure and support for parasitic fungus.

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Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between algae or cyanobacteria and fungus. The algae or cyanobacteria provide food through photosynthesis, while the fungus provides structure and protection. Thus, lichen is not a complex plant or animal, and the fungus is not parasitic as it does not harm the algae/cyanobacteria.

Lichen Is an Example of