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Algae provides food for some animals. For others, it can provide shelter.

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Algae grows on what type of animal?

Algae grows on any surface where it can get enough water and sunlight. Algae are plants, and make energy from sunlight. Some places you can find algae include your fish tank, the ocean, rivers and lakes, underneath rocks, on the shady side of your house, or inside of the toilet bowl. They are pretty much everywhere.


Can amoeba be classified as an algae?

An amoeba is a cell that can alter its shape by extending and retracting pseudopods. The term describes a characteristic but does provide a place for it in the taxonomy of organisms. Organisms as diverse as protozoa, algae, animals, and fungi all have members that qualify as Amoebas. SOME algae are amoebas but most amoebas are NOT algae.


What are animals eat algae?

plankton


Which animal feed on algae and other animals?

Fishes and other aquatic animals can feed algae and other small aquatic creatures.


What ocean animals eat algae?

Some ocean animals that eat algae include sea urchins, parrotfish, and certain species of snails and fish. These animals help to control algae growth in ocean ecosystems by grazing on algae as part of their diet.


What does the associated algae provide to a lichen?

The associated algae in a lichen provide food through photosynthesis, which is essential for the lichen's survival.


What is the niche of green algae?

its that blue green algae niche is providing food for animals


Can you provide an example of an animal that can photosynthesize?

There are no known animals that can photosynthesize. Photosynthesis is a process carried out by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert sunlight into energy. Animals rely on consuming other organisms for energy.


In a lichen what does the algae provide for the fungus?

The algae in a lichen provide organic nutrients through photosynthesis. These nutrients are then shared with the fungus, which in turn provides the algae with protection, water, and minerals from the environment. This mutualistic relationship between the two organisms allows them to thrive in a variety of habitats.


Is it true that Algae and fungi can not photosynthesize because both are animals?

Fungi are heterotrophic organisms- they can't synthesize their own food. Algae do perform photosynthesis thus making them autotrophic. Fungi and algae are not animals.


Can algae make a relationship with fungi on ground and how?

Yes, algae can form symbiotic relationships with fungi on the ground, known as lichens. In lichens, the algae provide nutrients through photosynthesis, while the fungi provide support and protection. This mutualistic relationship allows lichens to thrive in harsh environments.


What organisms eat squid?

algae and small fish and protesitits