Question

How do algae and fungi help each other in survival? What is this association called?​

Answer 1

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Algae and fungi live in close association called LICHEN and as you said they benefit each other. This association is called mutualism or symbiosis. Performs nitrogen fixation which is used by the fungus to synthesize proteins.

Answer 2

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Explanation:Symbiotic relationships are a special type of interaction between species. Sometimes beneficial, sometimes harmful, these relationships are essential to many organisms and ecosystems, and they provide a balance that can only be achieved by working together.

And for algae and fungi :

The fungus acts as a protector from the environment and loss of moisture. The algae go about their business of photosynthesis and creating food. The fungus uses the energy and the algae are protected and can survive.