NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mutualism in Fungi. Fungi have several mutualistic relationships with other organisms. In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the relationship. Two common mutualistic relationships involving fungi are mycorrhiza and lichen.

Detailed explanation-2: -mutualism. noun. relationship between organisms of different species, in which both organisms benefit from the association.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symbioses are intimate associations involving two or more species. Fungi have evolved numerous symbioses involving diverse eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are mycorrhizae? The associations between roots and fungi are called mycorrhizae. These symbiotic arrangements have been found in about 90% of all land plants, and have been around for approximately 400 million years. Plant roots are hospitable sites for the fungi to anchor and produce their threads (hyphae).

Detailed explanation-5: -One type of mutualistic fungi is mycorrhizal fungi, which have a symbiotic relationship with many plants. These fungi, in groups such as the Amanita and boletes, extend the surface area of the plants’ roots and deliver necessary nutrients, such as water and phosphorous, to the plant.