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Lichen is a dual organism which is made of a fungus and an alga, associated in a mutually beneficial association.
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When do lichens grow?
Lichens need sunlight, water, nutrients from the air including dust and some nutrients from the substrate they grow on they are sensitive to sulfur dioxide there are fluffy lichens, crusty lichens, scaly lichens, leafy lichens etc
Examples of lichens?
Definition: A fungus with symbiotic union and alga that form on trees, rocks, etc... Now here is an example of Lichen! When lichens are escpecially abundant on bark, there presence may obscure desirable ornamental features of certain plants.
Are lichens flora or fauna?
Lichens are flora - plants.Lichens are flora - plants.
What are properties of lichens?
Lichens grow extremely slowly. Lichens are able to survive extreme conditions.
What mode of nutrition is in lichens?
what is the mode of nutrition in lichens?
Are Lichens unicellular.?
No , lichens are not unicelluar at all .
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.
What is the ecological use of lichens?
Lichens are air pollution indicators.
Are lichens detrimental to shrubs?
No. Lichens are a sign of clean air.
Where does photosynthesis occur in lichens?
Lichens are composed of Algea and Fungai. Algea perform Photosythesis for Lichens and Fungai give them protection.
What has the author Adolf Hugo Magnusson written?
Adolf Hugo Magnusson has written: 'Lichens from central Asia' -- subject(s): Lichens 'A catalogue of the Hawaiian lichens' -- subject(s): Lichens
What is the mode of nutrition in lichens?
what is the mode of nutrition in lichens?
