Question

What is phycobiant and mycobiant association?

Answer 1

Lichen:

1. The symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi is known as lichen.
2. They are the pollution indicators as they don't grow in polluted areas.
3. They are of three main types: Folios, Fruticose and Crustose.

Phycobiont:

1. The algal component of the lichen is known as phycobiont.
2. This algal component of lichen produces food for fungi as it contains chlorophyll.

Mycobiont:

1. The fungal component of the lichen is known as mycobiont.
2. This fungal component provides shelter to algae and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.