the mutualistic partnership of algae and fungi to form lichens.

Definition

The term "symbiosis" is derived from Ancient Greek ??u?????? symbíosis: living with, companionship < ??? sýn: together; and ?????? bíosis: living.

The definition of symbiosis was a matter of debate for 130 years. In 1877, Albert Bernhard Frank
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