QUESTION

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Science & Technology

Prelims 2021

Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?

  1. Cnidarians
  2. Fungi
  3. Protozoa

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Explanation

  • Cnidarians: Many cnidarian species, such as corals, develop symbiotic relationships with single-celled algae called zooxanthellae. This symbiosis is crucial for the survival and growth of coral reefs.

  • Fungi: Fungi are known to form various symbiotic relationships with other organisms, including

    • Mycorrhizal associations with plant roots, where the fungus helps the plant absorb nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates.
    • Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria.
  • Protozoa: Some protozoa living in the digestive tracts of termites and ruminant animals, helping them break down cellulose.

Therefore, all three groups - cnidarians, fungi, and protozoa - have species that can form symbiotic relationships with other organisms.

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