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Crustose lichens are those which grow so tightly to the surface they are on that you can't remove them without damaging the surface.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agocrustose form crust that are tighly attached to rocks,trees,sidewalks
Foliose somewhat leaf-like,composed of lobes
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∙ 11y agoFoliose lichens are more developed as compared to crustose lichens ,they grow over crustose lichens and deprive them of light and ultimately replace them .
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Are there three types of lichens?
Yes. The three main types of lichen are crustose, foliose and fruticose.Crustose lichens are so-called because they form a type of crust on the surface of rocks, wood or other material on which they grow. They embed into the surface.Foliose lichens do not embed into the material on which they grow, though they are attached at the base.Fruticose lichens tend to hang loosely, and are moss-like or bushy in appearance.
Why are lichens hard to classify?
Because each lichen has a symbiotic association of an alga with a fungus, hence it is difficult to classify them. Depending on their gross morpholoy we can classify these as crustose, foliose and fruticose only.
What does Lichen indicate?
lichens is sorted under kingdom fungi. its two living creatures in one body. a Moss and a fungus that are living a symbiotic life where the moss is doing the photosynthesise and making organic materials to feed the fungus and the fungus dissolves the surfaces which its living on using Enzyme and acids and it absorbs water and to supply the moss. lichens are considered one of the most enduring living creatures because it sustain variate kinds of weather. There is three kinds of lichens: 1- crustose 2- foliose 3- fruticose I hope i helped and sorry for the bad vocabulary use.
What is an example of a lichen?
Wolf lichen, British soldier lichen, or Christmas lichen. These are a few of many.
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.
Crustose fructose and foliose are varieties of?
lichen from kingdom fungi.
Facts about lichen in antarctica?
Lichens occupy many kinds of habitats, often in extreme environments. In fact, there are three main types of lichen that exist in Antarctica. They are the crustose lichens, foliose lichens, and fruticose lichens.
Are there three types of lichens?
Yes. The three main types of lichen are crustose, foliose and fruticose.Crustose lichens are so-called because they form a type of crust on the surface of rocks, wood or other material on which they grow. They embed into the surface.Foliose lichens do not embed into the material on which they grow, though they are attached at the base.Fruticose lichens tend to hang loosely, and are moss-like or bushy in appearance.
What lichens are found in the daintree rainforest?
There are Crustose Lichens, Foliose Lichens and Fruticose Lichens in the Daintree Rainforest, but I'm sure there's more. The ones I gave you are just examples.
Why are lichens hard to classify?
Because each lichen has a symbiotic association of an alga with a fungus, hence it is difficult to classify them. Depending on their gross morpholoy we can classify these as crustose, foliose and fruticose only.
What eats a crustose?
fish
What does Lichen indicate?
lichens is sorted under kingdom fungi. its two living creatures in one body. a Moss and a fungus that are living a symbiotic life where the moss is doing the photosynthesise and making organic materials to feed the fungus and the fungus dissolves the surfaces which its living on using Enzyme and acids and it absorbs water and to supply the moss. lichens are considered one of the most enduring living creatures because it sustain variate kinds of weather. There is three kinds of lichens: 1- crustose 2- foliose 3- fruticose I hope i helped and sorry for the bad vocabulary use.
How do lichens adapt to Antarctic?
The few botanical specimens that can be found on the continent grow on the west side of a few areas on the Antarctic Peninsula. They can grow, because there is sufficient sun, nutrient in the shallow, thawed soil and moisture to provide a nurturing growing environment for them. None are part of any food chain.
What is an example of a lichen?
Wolf lichen, British soldier lichen, or Christmas lichen. These are a few of many.
What is a antonym for lichen?
an antonym for lichen is swampy.
Are lichen eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
A lichen is eukaryotic.
What is a sentence for lichen?
There is a lot of lichen growing on the trees.
