Fungi grow in association with the roots of eucalyptus,providing the plants with more water.This is an example of a _______ interaction.
A) Saprobic
B) Competitive
C) Predatory
D) Parasitic
E) Mutualistic

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This is an example of mutualistic interaction, where both the fungi and the eucalyptus plant benefit from the relationship. The fungi provide the plant with more water and in return, the fungi receive nutrients from the plant.

Fungi Grow in Association with the Roots of Eucalyptus,providing the Plants