What is the difference between lichen and fungus?

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Lichen
Fungus
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi. Fungi are heterotrophic organisms, feeding on dead and decaying matter for their nutrition.
Lichens are colorful in appearance due to presence of acids. Fungi are generally colorless in appearance.
Lichens grow independently, exposed to air and light. Fungi usually grow in shady, dark and moist places.
Island moss is an example of lichen. Bread moulds, yeast are examples of fungi.

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Lichen	Fungus
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi.	Fungi are heterotrophic organisms, feeding on dead and decaying matter for their nutrition.
Lichens are colorful in appearance due to presence of acids.	Fungi are generally colorless in appearance.
Lichens grow independently, exposed to air and light.	Fungi usually grow in shady, dark and moist places.
Island moss is an example of lichen.	Bread moulds, yeast are examples of fungi.