Question

What do the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify?

Answer 1

Lichen:

1. It signifies a symbiotic relationship between the algae and fungi.
2. In this association, the fungi provide shelter and protection to algae and in return get nutrition from algae.

Phycobiont and mycobiont:

1. They both are the components of a lichen.
2. Phycobiont signifies the algal component of a lichen.
3. On the other hand, mycobiont signifies the fungal constituent of a lichen.