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A lichen is a composite organism made up of a fungus and an autotroph. Lichens are commonly used in making dyes and perfumes.

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What is a association between a fungus and a cyanobacteria or green algae is a?

A symbiotic relationship between a fungus and green algae or cyanobacterium is a lichen. This occurs because lichen are composite organisms that consist of a symbiotic association to a fungus with a photosynthetic partner. In this example the photosynthetic partner is the cyanobacteria.


What is the organism that result from a close association between single -cell algae and fungi?

The organism that results from a close association between single-cell algae and fungi is called a lichen. Lichens are symbiotic organisms where the fungi provide structure and support while the algae photosynthesize and provide nutrients.


Is a mushroom a lichen?

no, a mushroom is not a lichen. Mushrooms are mushrooms and lichens are symbiotic relationship of algae/cyanobacteria residing inside a fungi.


Is a lichen a combine with another organism?

Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a plant.


What symbiotic relationship is lichen (fungus and algae)?

Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.


What is the relationship between fungus and alga?

symbiotic(as in lichen)


Is a lichen a parasitic?

A 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.


What is a lichen made out of?

A lichen is a composite organism formed by the symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either an alga or a cyanobacterium. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the alga or cyanobacterium provide nutrients through photosynthesis.


What type of symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?

It is called a lichen.


Is lichen a cell?

Lichen is not a cell but a symboitic association between fungi and algae.


What describes a fungus plant root association?

A fungus plant root association, also known as mycorrhiza, is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and plant roots. The fungus helps the plant absorb nutrients like phosphorus and water from the soil, while the plant provides sugars to the fungus. This relationship benefits both organisms and is common in many plant species.


Who discovered lichen?

Lichen was not discovered by a single person. It has been used and studied for centuries by various cultures around the world. The Swiss botanist Simon Schwendener proposed the dual nature of lichens in 1867, suggesting they were a symbiotic association between fungi and algae.