It is an intermediate between fungi and lichen. It is also a biological indicator
It is called a lichen.
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.
A symbiotic relationship with trees.
lichen
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a plant.
Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.
commensalism
Lichen is formed by a partnership between fungi and algae. Lichen is a specific type of moss that grows on rocks.
symbiotic(as in lichen)
An example of a lichen is the reindeer lichen found in arctic and subarctic regions. This lichen forms a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga, growing on rocks, soil, or tree branches. Reindeer lichen is an important food source for animals like reindeer and caribou.
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and algae. The algae are the autotrophic component of this partnership. Green algae and cyanobacterium are types of algae commonly found in lichen.
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