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Mutualism is a symbioses where both partners (symbionts) gain fitness (+/+). Fitness is the success of reproduction of an organism with 1 = breeding and 0 = not breeding. The symbionts that constitute Lichens are a fungus (mycobiont) and alga (photobiont). The association has allowed the lichen fungi and lichen alga to thrive in areas neither could survive in alone and successfully avoid competition. Specifically the fungus gains energy from the photobiont and the alga gains protection from radiation and desiccation which prevents drying out and may be able to obtain salts from the mycobiont. As both smbionts have gained the relationship is considered to be mutualistic. However, it could be argued that the relationship is controlled parasitic as the photobiont is 'incarcerated' by the mycobiont and not a partner.
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∙ 15y agoLichens are made up of algae and fungus. The algae makes food through photosynthesis for the itself and the fungus whereas the fungus anchors plant and provides itself and the algae with moisture.
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∙ 12y agoA lichen is not generally considered to be a parasite.
A lichen is composed of two organisms in a symbiotic association. They are a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually either a green alga or a cyanobacterium.
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∙ 13y agoYes, a lichen is an example of Mutualism!
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What is an example of a lichen?
Wolf lichen, British soldier lichen, or Christmas lichen. These are a few of many.
What is a combination of algae and fungus called?
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 common pioneer organism in a succession is the?
Lichen
An organism composed of a fungus and an alga growing is a?
lichen
A plant that is a cross between a fungi and an algae?
Lichen is formed by a partnership between fungi and algae. Lichen is a specific type of moss that grows on rocks.
How is a lichen different from most other plants?
Lichen is a mixture of algae / cyanobacteria and fungi. Lichens may look like plants but they do not reproduce with flowers. Lichens do not have roots like plants. They grow on plants as a substrate not as a parasite.
What is an example of a lichen?
Wolf lichen, British soldier lichen, or Christmas lichen. These are a few of many.
What is the interaction between mushroom and wood?
the mushroom is sort of like a leach to the wood of whatever plant your wanting to know about and lichen is a leach to a tree or a parasite also withe the mushroom but the mushroom makes decomposing faster.
What is a antonym for lichen?
an antonym for lichen is swampy.
Are lichen eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
A lichen is eukaryotic.
What is a sentence for lichen?
There is a lot of lichen growing on the trees.
Is grass a lichen?
No, grass is a plant, and lichen is a fungus
What does lichen eat what does lichen eat?
They survive on presence of pollutants, more the pollutant more the lichen and vice versa.
What is a combination of algae and fungus called?
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.
Is lichen a producer of the taiga?
No lichen is not a producer because it is a decomposer?
When was Bai Lichen born?
Bai Lichen was born in 1941.
When was Trouble with Lichen created?
Trouble with Lichen was created in 1960.
