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Which scenario describes a mutually beneficial relationship with fungi in an ecosystem? A) fungus growing inside an anthill. B) fungus growing on the leaves of plants. C) fungus used to make medications for humans. D) fungus used as food for human consumption

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Some ants use fungi as food and feed them like cattle. So, it's a beneficial relationship between a ant and a fungi that the fungi grow up inside the anthill. 
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Answer: A) fungus growing inside an anthill.

Explanation: A mutualistic relationship is the one in which two distinct species live together in close association and both species recieves the benefits of association with each other.

Fungus growing in an anthill is the correct option because the ant use fungus as a source of nourishment. The ant recieves nutrients from the specialized hyphal tips called as gongylidia. In return the ant spreads the spores of the fungi on germination which form new colonies.

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