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What symbiotic relationship is lichen (fungus and algae)?
Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.
Is it true that Lichen is the result of a mutual relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria?
Yes, lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either an algae or a cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria photosynthesize and provide nutrients for the partnership.
What is another name for algae?
Fungus
Is algae a fungus like protist?
No
What is a combination of algae and fungus called?
An algae and a fungus can form a symbiotic relationship into what is known as lichen. However, not all lichen contain a type of algae, a type of cyanobacteria and a fungus makes a lichen as well. Algae and Fungus (a.k.a.Lichen) associations may be considered as examples of mutualism, commensalism or even parasitism, depending on the species.
Is brown algae a fungus-like protist?
No, brown algae are not fungus-like protists. Brown algae are a type of multicellular, photosynthetic algae that belong to the kingdom Chromista, while fungus-like protists are organisms that display characteristics of both fungi and protists, and belong to the kingdom Protista.
Could you get ring worm from algae in your pool?
Ringworm is caused by fungus, not algae.
What are examples of true bacteria?
algae, fungus
What makes up a linchen?
Fungus and algae
What is a organism made of fungus and green algae or a cyanobacteria?
Lichen is the organism made of a fungus and either green algae or cyanobacteria living together in a symbiotic relationship. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide nutrients through photosynthesis.
How do fungus and alga depend on each other for survival?
Fungus and algae have a mutualistic relationship in lichens, where the fungus provides structure and protection while the algae photosynthesize and provide nutrients. The fungus also aids in water absorption and mineral uptake for the algae. This symbiotic relationship allows both organisms to thrive in a variety of environments.
What is the difference between algae and fungus?
Algae is a type of plant found in coastal areas. Fungi are basically mushrooms. Athlete's foot is a type of fungus disease.
