This Symbiotic Association Grows on Rocks,where It Begins the Process

question 34

Multiple Choice

This symbiotic association grows on rocks,where it begins the process of soil formation,and it is a major food source for caribou.

• A)arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
• B)ectomycorrhizal fungi
• C)endophytes
• D)lichens
• E)chytrids

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