Why do fungi have evolved mutualistic

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Why do fungi have evolved mutualistic, symbiotic associations with algae/cyanobacteria (in the form of lichens) or plant roots (in the form of mycorrhizae)? Many fungi excrete toxins that inhibit bacterial growth while others are poisonous to animals, why do they do this? Must provide sources.

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