Mutualistic - Mutualistic infections are infections that result in benefits to both parties. When the benefits are greater than the sum of the parts, the association is called synergistic. A good example is when a fungus infects a non-woody root and a composite structure forms called a mycorrhiza. Picture on left is mycorrhizae [Source SHIGO 2002 CD's]
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