What type of relationship is exhibited by lichens?

Answer 1

In some ways, the symbiotic relationship between lichens and algae seems like a mutualism (a relationship in which both organisms benefit). The fungus can obtain photosynthates from the algae or cyanobacterium and the algae or cyanobacterium can grow in a drier environment than it could otherwise tolerate.

Answer 2

The fungus of lichens have a mutualistic symbiotic relationship with algae. The fungi provide protection and moisture to the algae, and the algae feed the fungi with photosynthetic nutrients.

the symbiotic, or mutually beneficial relationship, is between a green alga (cyanobacterium) and a fungus. The algal partner is capable of creating energy through its green pigment called chlorophyl and the combination of water and carbon dioxide from the air along with energy from sunlight called photosynthesis, thus it creates energy. This allows the algal partner to nourish the fungus. The fungus helps prevent the algal partner from drying out through providing shade. Lichens (this combination of alga and fungus) are then able to survive together.

lichen is an algae and a fungus forming what appears to us as one organism. the algae are capable of photosynthesis, making sugars from sunlight, while the fungus 'eats' whatever surface the lichen is growing on (usually decaying wood and rock) to obtain vital minerals. Thus the lichen has everything it needs to survive.

Answer 3

It is mutualism, when both species benefit from the relationship.

Lichen is made up of fungus and algae;

the fungus anchors the lichen to the ground and provides moisture whereas the algae provides food through photosynthesis.

Answer 4

Lichens are mutualists because both the algae and fungi benefit from the association.

Answer 5

It is an intermediate between fungi and lichen. It is also a biological indicator

Answer 6

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