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How is the association between algae and fungi beneficial to each other?
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∙ 10y ago
In lichens, the alga prepares food by photosynthesis and feeds the fungus, while the fungus absorbs water from the plant on which it is growing and protects the alga from the environment, hence both take benefit out of each other
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What is an example of mutualism at the park?
lichen - an association between algae and fungi
How do you call symbiotic ralation ship between fungi and blue green algae?
The Association of fungi with certain blue algae are called as LICHENS..! by: Sheik Adil
What is the organism that result from a close association between single -cell algae and fungi?
lichen that live in a symbiotic relationship. these lichen are pioneer organisms
What organisms exemplify a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?
Lichens consist of fungi and algae living in a symbiotic relationship.
Is algae fungus like?
no fungi grows on you and alge grows in the water Actually, I disagree with the above answer, so I'm improving. They do have similarities. Both fungi and algae prefer to live in moist environments. Both can range in size from a single-celled organism to much larger, multi-celled organisms. Both have haploid nuclei (only one chromosome instead of two).
What is an example of mutualism at the park?
lichen - an association between algae and fungi
Is lichen a cell?
Lichen is not a cell but a symboitic association between fungi and algae.
How do you call symbiotic ralation ship between fungi and blue green algae?
The Association of fungi with certain blue algae are called as LICHENS..! by: Sheik Adil
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.
Is lichen living or non-living?
lichens are living and are symbiotic association of fungi and algae
What is the organism that result from a close association between single -cell algae and fungi?
lichen that live in a symbiotic relationship. these lichen are pioneer organisms
What organisms exemplify a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?
Lichens consist of fungi and algae living in a symbiotic relationship.
What is the difference between a protazoan and algae?
its a type of fungi
Is algae fungus like?
no fungi grows on you and alge grows in the water Actually, I disagree with the above answer, so I'm improving. They do have similarities. Both fungi and algae prefer to live in moist environments. Both can range in size from a single-celled organism to much larger, multi-celled organisms. Both have haploid nuclei (only one chromosome instead of two).
What is mycorrhizal association?
It is symbiotic association between fungi and roots of plant.
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 type of symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?
It is called a lichen.
