Question

What is phycobiant in lichen?

Answer 1

Lichen:

1. The symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi is termed 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.