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.
Lichens can grow in various environments, but they typically thrive in cool, damp conditions. They are resilient organisms that can grow year-round, but they often experience optimal growth during the spring and fall seasons when moisture levels are higher. Overall, lichens can be found growing on rocks, trees, and soil in a wide range of habitats worldwide.
Crustose lichens: These lichens have a crust-like appearance, tightly adhering to the substrate. Foliose lichens: Leafy lichens with a distinct upper and lower surface, often attached to the substrate at a central point. Fruticose lichens: Shrub-like lichens that grow upright or hang from their attachment points, resembling miniature trees or shrubs.
A person who studies lichens is called a lichenologist.
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.
Yes, lichens are considered dual organisms, composed of a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. The algae or cyanobacteria in lichens are the producers, conducting photosynthesis to provide nutrients for both organisms.
lichens, corals, viruses, corals, viruses and carnivourous plants are difficult to classify :)
We will classify this new species as a mammal.How do you classify this, Mister Burns?
because eugleana is hard to classify
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.
Lichens are hard to classify because they are complex symbiotic organisms composed of a fungus and one or more photosynthetic partners, typically algae or cyanobacteria. This intricate relationship can vary significantly among different lichen types, leading to challenges in identifying and categorizing them based on traditional taxonomic methods. Additionally, their morphological diversity and ability to adapt to various environments further complicate classification efforts. Thus, molecular techniques are increasingly used to clarify their taxonomy and evolutionary relationships.
because they are so hard to classify
Lichens are flora - plants.Lichens are flora - plants.
Lichens grow extremely slowly. Lichens are able to survive extreme conditions.
No , lichens are not unicelluar at all .
what is the mode of nutrition in lichens?
No. Lichens are a sign of clean air.
Lichens are air pollution indicators.