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What symbiotic relationship is lichen (fungus and algae)?

Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.


Is it true that Lichen is the result of a mutual relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria?

Yes, lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either an algae or a cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria photosynthesize and provide nutrients for the partnership.


What are Lichens an exampel of?

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


What is the relationship between fungus and algae in crustos linchen?

A symbiotic relationship.


A lichen is a symbiotic association between?

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


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.


An orginism made of fungus and green algae or cyanobacteria?

The organism you are referring to is called a lichen. Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either green algae or cyanobacteria. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide energy through photosynthesis.


What is a combination of algae and fungus called?

An algae and a fungus can form a symbiotic relationship into what is known as lichen. However, not all lichen contain a type of algae, a type of cyanobacteria and a fungus makes a lichen as well. Algae and Fungus (a.k.a.Lichen) associations may be considered as examples of mutualism, commensalism or even parasitism, depending on the species.


Are fungus algae?

no


Why does mutualism exist between fungus and algae?

Mutualism between fungus and algae, forming lichens, allows both partners to benefit by sharing resources and increasing their overall fitness. The algae perform photosynthesis and provide the fungus with sugars, while the fungus provides a protected environment and absorbs water and nutrients for the algae. This symbiotic relationship enables lichens to thrive in a variety of harsh environments where neither partner could survive alone.


What is common autotrophic component of lichen?

Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and algae. The algae are the autotrophic component of this partnership. Green algae and cyanobacterium are types of algae commonly found in lichen.


What two things make up a lichen and what do each do in the relationship?

Lichen are a symbiotic union between algae and fungus. The algae provides sugar through photosynthesis and the fungus provides structure and absorbs other nutrients from the substrate.