Lichens>>>>What Is It?????

[rajkhan32]

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Okay so I have seen many questions on various PCAT sources with Lichens in it. Can anyone help me with this thing?? Like all the info on it... Thanks

 

[pharm 5765]

Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between fungus and green algea.It is mutualistic since both organisms benefit

 

[FarmGurl]

I'd like to point out that it is very important you do not get lichens confused with mycorrhizae....Because they might try to trick you on this.

mycorrhizae is a another type of symbiotic relationship. It is the relationship between between a FUNGUS and and the ROOTS of a vascular plants.
They help increase the absorbtive capacity for water and mineral nutrients, thus improving the plant's mineral absorption capabilities.

So don't get confused! Lichens = algae + fungus
Mycorrihizae = fungus + root

Both are mutualistic relationships. (both benefit from one another)
Good luck!

 

[thecoolpharmboi]

Wow! Thanks farmgirl, I would totally have said lichens if they asked that! Lol