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Lichens is the group of fungus that is found growing on rocks.

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What are lichins?

Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae or cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria photosynthesize to provide energy. Lichens are commonly found growing on rocks, trees, and soil in a variety of environments.


What are lichens and how do they break down rocks?

Lichen are a composite of two organisms (fungus and algae) living symbiotically and they have a small amount of acid. ;p and it breaks down rocks by growing on rocks!


What lichens and how do they break down rocks?

Lichen are a composite of two organisms (fungus and algae) living symbiotically and they have a small amount of acid. ;p and it breaks down rocks by growing on rocks!


What are lichens how do they break down rocks?

Lichen are a composite of two organisms (fungus and algae) living symbiotically and they have a small amount of acid. ;p and it breaks down rocks by growing on rocks!


What are plants grown on rocks?

fungus


What is litchen?

any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocksany thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc


What group are fossils never found in?

Fossils are never found in Igneous rocks


What classifies a mushroom as a living thing?

A mushroom is a type of fungus, therefore meaning that it is a living organism. Fungus is a group of creatures that live on other beings. You can find fungi growing on rotten tree trunks, or even on rocks that are soggy and old.


What is water fungus?

Water fungus is a type of fungus that thrives in freshwater environments. It can be found in ponds, lakes, and streams, and often appears as slimy or cottony masses on surfaces such as rocks or plants. Water fungus plays a role in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in aquatic ecosystems.


Who discovered the Feldspar Rocks?

The person who first found feldspar rocks is unknown, however, these types of rocks are commonly found in the Earth's crust and along road cuts of Ontario. Feldspar is commonly found in granite.


Why is Lichen an example of Mutualism?

Lichen is an example of Mutualism because it consists of a fungus and an alga growing together. the fungus provides support in which the alga can grow. The alga makes food by photosynthesis using the water that the fungus has stored. The fungus also takes in minerals to be converted into materials for growth. together the two organisms form a structure that can live on the surfaces of rocks in harsh conditions where other organisms cannot survive.


How does fungus effect erosion?

Fungi takes rocks and breaks them down