Prelims 2021 · Environment · Question 30
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?<br/>1. Cnidarians<br/>2. Fungi<br/>3. Protozoa<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Cnidarians — Correct. Many cnidarians, especially corals and sea anemones, live in symbiosis with algae such as zooxanthellae.
2. Fungi — Correct. Fungi commonly form symbiotic associations, e.g. lichens (with algae/cyanobacteria) and mycorrhizae (with plant roots).
3. Protozoa — Correct. Several protozoans live symbiotically with other organisms; for example, protozoa in the gut of termites help digest cellulose.
Hence, all three have species capable of symbiotic relationships.