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Lichens are unusual because they are made of two organisms, fungus and a green algae.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoLichens are often the first species to colonize a new area because they survive easier in harsh climates due to their low requirements for energy(compared to complex organisms like mammals).
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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.
Does algae and lichens grow in polar regions?
So bugs can eat it.
Where does photosynthesis occur in lichens?
Lichens are composed of Algea and Fungai. Algea perform Photosythesis for Lichens and Fungai give them protection.
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.
What do you use lichens for?
Because of damp areas where they are spawned
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
Why is it unusual that lichens are classified as species?
Because Lichen are actually a close symbiotic intertwining between two very different organisms - usually a fungi and an algae.
Why is unusual that lichens are classified as a species?
Because Lichen are actually a close symbiotic intertwining between two very different organisms - usually a fungi and an algae.
How do lichens change their environment so other organisms can live there?
Lichens absorb water and minerals from the air. As a result, they are easily affected by pollution. Thus the presence of lichens are a good source of air quality for other organisms
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 a reindeer prey?
They don't have a 'prey'. Reindeer are herbivores, so they eat lichens.
Does algae and lichens grow in polar regions?
So bugs can eat it.
What is the ecological use of lichens?
Lichens are air pollution indicators.
