Question

The associations formed by fungi in mycorrhizae and lichens are similar to what?

Answer 1

Both are symbiotic association, but differ mechanically.

Explanation:

1. The mycorrhizal association and lichens are the symbiotic associations, where both the partners are benefited from each other. But the mode of associations differ.
2. The lichens are the fungal and algal association. It is a complete association of both partners, but in the case of mycorrhizal association, fungal partners enter into the root of higher plants. Only roots of the higher plants form association. Thank you