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fungi and algae can grow together and produce substabnce called lichen, on the surface of the rocks. fungus provide algae with protection, whereas algae provide fungus with nutrients.
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Why do algae and fungi have their own kingdoms?
Algae and fungi posses characteristics that make them unique among all the organisms. Algae are different from plants because they perform cell division in a very different way, their reproductive structures are completely nude, while in plants the reproductive structures are covered with a sterile layer of cells. Fungi lack photosynthetic machinery, which differences them from algae, plants and some bacteria. So, fungi and algae posses a wide range of characteristics that are enough to separate them from other kingdoms and have their own.
How do algae and fungus help lichen survive?
The algal partner of lichen is known as phycobiont while the fungal partner is known as mycobiont. While the phycobiont provides food to the mycobiont, the mycobiont provides protection to the phycobiont.
Does fungi make food through photosynthesis?
fungi make food by photosynthesis! they take sunlight and nutrients and make their own food....hope that helpss
What characteristic do algae algae share?
They are AUTOTROPHS (make their own food).
Why don't fungi not make its own food?
fungi does not make there own food its a mith
What is the relationship between a lichens fungi and algae?
Algae performs photosynthesis to make food for both of them. Fungi absorbs nutrients for both of them. mutualism (both benefit).
What are the differences between algae and fungi?
Algae is autotrophic while fungi is not. Therefore fungi does not make food by itself as does algae.
What organism make carbohydrates in lichens?
Algae make carbohydrates in Lichens as. algae can photosynthesize among the two i.e. algae and fungi.
What organisms make up a lichen?
A lichen is 2 or more organisms that have formed a symbiotic relationship, so they depend on each other for survival. Lichens are usually made up of a fungi, could be any kind of fungi and an algae or cyanobacterium.
Why do algae and fungi have their own kingdoms?
Algae and fungi posses characteristics that make them unique among all the organisms. Algae are different from plants because they perform cell division in a very different way, their reproductive structures are completely nude, while in plants the reproductive structures are covered with a sterile layer of cells. Fungi lack photosynthetic machinery, which differences them from algae, plants and some bacteria. So, fungi and algae posses a wide range of characteristics that are enough to separate them from other kingdoms and have their own.
In a lichen only one benefits?
No. The alga and the fungus that make up a particular lichen exist in a true symbiotic relationship where neither can exist without the other. Generally, the fungi absorb water that passes on to the algae to be used in photosynthesis to create a carbohydrate food for both. So both organisms benefit from the relationship.
What are examples of organism producers?
In the food chain, organism that are producers are green plants and algae. These organisms make there own nutrients through the process of photosynthesis.
Can fungi move place to place?
I don't think it does. Algae usually grows in places with alot of moisture or water because that is what algae needs to survive. So no I don't think algae grows everywhere.
How do algae and fungus help lichen survive?
The algal partner of lichen is known as phycobiont while the fungal partner is known as mycobiont. While the phycobiont provides food to the mycobiont, the mycobiont provides protection to the phycobiont.
5 examples of autotrophs?
plants autotrophic bacteria algae flowers moss Grass Algae Trees Moss Cactus Basically any type of plant that produces its own food.
Why do fungi grow in the dark?
No, fungi are not plants, they are heterotrophs and belong to a unique group of their own. They get their energy by breaking down decaying organic matter in the soil and will grow in total darkness.
What two things make up a lichen and what do each do in the relationship?
Lichen are a symbiotic union between algae and fungus. The algae provides sugar through photosynthesis and the fungus provides structure and absorbs other nutrients from the substrate.
