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Explain mutualism with the help of an example.

• Both the interacting species are benefited in mutualism interaction.


• The mutualistic relationship showed by mycorrhizae are associations between fungi and the roots of higher plants.


• For the absorption of essential nutrients from the soil, the fungi help the plant while in turn, the plant provides the fungi with energy-yielding carbohydrates.


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