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jza
Nov 8, 2017

Because they can't move.

Explanation:

There is always only limited amount of minerals at the place where plant grows. Fungi, with which they form mycorrhizae, helps them gain minerals from broader area in exchange for organic compounds from plant. Fungi can also transport water to the plant, if it's needed.

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