Which of the following statements regarding lichens is FALSE?
A)Lichens are a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a protozoan.
B)Lichens represent a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga.
C)Lichens are often the first life form to colonize rock or soil.
D)The algal partner produces carbohydrates that are absorbed by the fungal partner.
E)The fungal partner provides a means of attachment and protects the algal partner from desiccation.

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Lichens are not a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a protozoan, but rather between a fungus and an alga or a cyanobacterium.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Lichens Is FALSE