Question

What is the scientific name for lichens?

Answer 1

1. A scientific name provides a unique name for an organism such that two people can be sure that they are referring to the same organism.
2. Lichens are an association of alga and fungus living together for their mutual benefits.
3. The fungal component of a lichen is known as the mycobiont and the algal or cyanobacterial component is known as the photobiont.
4. The scientific name for a lichen is the same as that of the mycobiont, regardless of the identity of the photobiont.