The main difference between red algae and brown algae is the presence of different types of pigments. Red algae have phycoerythrin, whereas brown... View Article
The three morphological types of lichens are fruticose (leafless), foliose (leaf-like) and crustose (crust-like). Also Check: Green Algae... View Article
Phycobiont is the algal component and is autotrophic, whereas, mycobiont is the fungal component of lichens and is heterotrophic. Also Check:... View Article
Phycobiont is the algal component, e.g. Trebouxia (green algae), cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Also Check: Green Algae Rhizopus How... View Article
Yes, lichens are used in medicines to treat diseases such as skin disorders, constipation and other disorders of the digestive system. Also... View Article
No, lichens do not have roots. The fungal partner absorbs water and nutrients. Also Check: Green Algae Rhizopus How Do Viruses Multiply?... View Article
The scientific name of lichens is the same as that of the fungal component (mycobiont). Also Check: Green Algae Rhizopus How Do Viruses... View Article
Helotism refers to the master-slave relationship. Here, the fungus is the dominant partner in the association and the alga acts as a slave. Also... View Article
Algae are classified based on their colour, i.e. presence of certain pigments that impart the specific colour. Further reading: Green Algae... View Article
