The intimate,mutually beneficial association formed between a fungus and the root of a plant is called a(n)

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The term that describes the association between a fungus and the root of a plant is mycorrhiza. This relationship is mutually beneficial, with the fungus providing nutrients and water to the plant while receiving sugars from the plant in return. In contrast, ingrowth, mycelium, and hypha describe various parts or structures of fungi but do not specifically refer to the association with a plant root.

The Intimate,mutually Beneficial Association Formed Between a Fungus and the Root