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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.
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∙ 10y ago
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Protists are difficult to characterize because of the great diversity of the kingdom. These organisms vary in body form, nutrition, and reproduction. They may be unicellular, colonial, or multicellular.
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∙ 9y agoLichens are hard to classify because they are the product of a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi.
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∙ 13y ago[I have recast your spelling of lichen. if that was wrong, ignore the following.]
Lichens are not just a single organism, but are a symbiotic relationship of a fungi and an algae.
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They are part fungus and alga
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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
What would lichens help form?
lichens help form bacteria
What are the properties of lichens?
Lichens are like fungi because they can keep from drying out, have protective walls, and absorb nutrients from the air. They are like algae in that they are producers and can use photosynthesis.
What was the first plant to grow on the world?
no definitive evidence exists to demonstrate a "first" plant, and as such it is impossible to answer this question.
What is lichenology?
Lichenology is the study of lichens.
What kingdown do most plants and animals belong to when difficult to classify?
lichens, corals, viruses, corals, viruses and carnivourous plants are difficult to classify :)
What is a good sentence for classify?
We will classify this new species as a mammal.How do you classify this, Mister Burns?
Why would it have been difficult for Von Linnea to classify Euglena?
because eugleana is hard to classify
Why is it difficult to classify the zorse?
Zebras and Horses are two different species. So when offspring is produced from a zebra and a horse it produces a cross-breed or hybrid. Hybrids are infertile and are hard to classify. They are hard to classify because they are both horse and zebra so it is hard to decide which species to classify them as.
Why is a sea spider hard to classify?
Because It <u>IS</u>
Why are euglenoids unique algae?
because they are so hard to classify
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
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.
