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Lichens are a association of algae cells and fungi cells, it's not a species. Symbiosis means 'living together', or something like that.

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How is sybiotic relationship is shown in lichens?

It is actually called a symbiotic relationship. A symbiotic relationship is where one species benefits and the other is unharmed. In the case with lichens, the lichens grow on the sides of the tree and are better able to get sunlight while the tree is unharmed.


What are lichens an example of what type of relationship?

Lichens are an example of a mutualistic relationship, where both the fungus and algae or cyanobacteria benefit from their partnership. The fungus provides structural support and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria produce energy through photosynthesis.


Is a predator and prey relationship considered a sybiotic relationship if not why?

no,because the predator benefiits,but the prey doesn't.sybiotic boyh should benefit.


What is are sybiotic relationships?

It is called symbiosis, which is a relationship between at least 2 organisms in which AT LEAST 1 is helped.


What is the relationship between lichens and fungus?

mushroom


Lichens exhibit what type of Symbiotic Relationship?

no one knows


What is an example of mutualsim in a tundra?

An example of mutualism in a tundra biome is the relationship between caribou and lichens. Caribou rely on lichens as a major food source during the winter, while the caribou help disperse lichen spores in their feces, aiding in the lichens' reproduction and dispersal.


What are Lichens an exampel of?

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


Is lichens a moss?

No. Lichen is a combination of a fungus and algae in a symbiotic relationship.


What interaction benefits one species and harms another?

take lichens for an example! lichens consist of fungi and moss. moss absorbs nutrition,which includes food and water, and helps in respiration. fungi on the other hand provide support to the plant and protect the moss from predators.


A clear-cut example of mutualism is found in?

B. lichens


What big group and other examples of lichens?

what is an example of lichen