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Phycobiont of a lichen can never be a

a
cyanobacterium.
b
green alga.
c
moneran.
d
fungus.

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Correct option is D

The algal partner of a lichen belonging to cyanobacteria or usually green alga is called phycobiont and the fungal partner is called mycobiont. Mycobiont usually belongs to ascomycetes or basidiomycetes. Phycobiont can never be a fungus.

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