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Mutualism means they both benefit each other. The mycorrhiza (from the fungus) benefit the tree by gathering water and nutrients from farther than the roots go in the ground, and bringing it to the tree. The tree benefits the fungus by bringing it sugars produced by photosynthesis.

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