Lichens consist of an intimate mutualistic symbiosis between a fungus, an alga, and/or cyanobacteria. What is one primary role of the cyanobacteria in this association?
A) protection of the symbionts
B) nitrogen fixation
C) decomposition of toxic compounds
D) recycling of waste products
E) degradation of lignin
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