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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.
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Is lichen a mold?
Lichen is not a mold; it is a symbiotic combination of fungus and algae or cyanobacteria. It forms a unique organism where the fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria perform photosynthesis to produce food.
Is lichen a plant?
No, lichen is a symbiotic organism formed from a partnership between a fungus and either algae or cyanobacteria. It is not classified as a plant because it does not have roots, leaves, or true stems like plants do.
What type of relationship is exhibited by lichens?
In some ways, the symbiotic relationship between lichens and algae seems like a mutualism (a relationship in which both organisms benefit). The fungus can obtain photosynthates from the algae or cyanobacterium and the algae or cyanobacterium can grow in a drier environment than it could otherwise tolerate.
What is a organism made of fungus and green algae or a cyanobacteria?
Lichen is the organism made of a fungus and either green algae or cyanobacteria living together in a symbiotic relationship. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide nutrients through photosynthesis.
What two organisms form a lichen?
A lichen is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and either algae or cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide nutrients through photosynthesis.
What are some symbiotic relationships in a tundra?
lichens are a combination of a fungus and an algae
Is lichens a moss?
No. Lichen is a combination of a fungus and algae in a symbiotic relationship.
Lichen is a kind of plant made up of a combination of what 2 substances?
Fungus & Algae
What symbiotic relationship is lichen (fungus and algae)?
Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.
An orginism made of fungus and green algae or cyanobacteria?
The organism you are referring to is called a lichen. Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either green algae or cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide energy through photosynthesis.
Are fungus algae?
no
What is the plant that grows on on tree trunks?
Lichen is a combination of fungus and algae. It grows on tree trunks.
Is lichen a mold?
Lichen is not a mold; it is a symbiotic combination of fungus and algae or cyanobacteria. It forms a unique organism where the fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria perform photosynthesis to produce food.
Is lichen a plant?
No, lichen is a symbiotic organism formed from a partnership between a fungus and either algae or cyanobacteria. It is not classified as a plant because it does not have roots, leaves, or true stems like plants do.
Is it true that Lichen is the result of a mutual relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria?
Yes, lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either an algae or a cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria photosynthesize and provide nutrients for the partnership.
What is another name for algae?
Fungus
Is algae a fungus like protist?
No
