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The algae provides food to the sponge and the sponge provides protection to the algae in return.

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What is the relationship between algae and minnow?

Algae provide food and oxygen for minnows through photosynthesis, while minnows help control algae populations by consuming them. This mutual relationship helps maintain a balance in aquatic ecosystems.


What is common autotrophic component of lichen?

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.


Are lichens an organism?

yep...its a relationship between fungus and algae.It is an mutualsitic relationship where both algae and fungi supports each others' existence. They both are basically in physiological symbiosis.As the association constitute two different organisms some times Lichens are also considered as miniature ecosystems.


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 beneficial association between coral and algae is an example of what?

Oh, isn't that just lovely? When coral and algae work together in harmony, it's called a mutualistic relationship. They both give and receive, creating a beautiful and thriving ecosystem in the ocean. Just like how we can all support and uplift each other to create something truly special.

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What is the relationship between fish and algae?

mutualism????


What is the relationship between fungus and algae in crustos linchen?

A symbiotic relationship.


What is the relationship between algae and minnow?

Algae provide food and oxygen for minnows through photosynthesis, while minnows help control algae populations by consuming them. This mutual relationship helps maintain a balance in aquatic ecosystems.


What symbiotic relationship is lichen (fungus and algae)?

Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.


What is the relationship between the algae and spider crabs?

mutualism


What is the purpose for a sponge to live?

Most of the time sponges eat algae and when fish come by the sponge sometimes sucks of algae.


What is an example of sybiosis?

An Algae and a Sponge


What is the symbiotic relationship between jellyfish and algae?

Probably Commensalism


The relationship between algae and the frog could be described as?

Since algae are at the base of this food chain, they must be producers. Since frogs eat the algae, they must be consumers.The relationship between the algae and the frog may be described as producer → consumer.


What are Lichens an exampel of?

A symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria.


What type of symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?

It is called a lichen.


Are sea sponges consumers or producers?

Sponges do not have chlorophyl, therefore they are not able to engage in photosynthesis. They have a symbiotic relationship with algae, using the algae for food, and the algae has a "home".