How does the fungus in a lichen benefit?

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How does the fungus in a lichen benefit?

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Since the fungal partner is phototrophic it carries out photosynthesis and produces organic food for both of them. It sometimes fixes atmospheric nitrogen too when the fungal partner is a cyanobacteria.

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