Question

What Is The Algal Component In Lichens Called?

Answer 1

Lichens:

1. Lichens are complicated living form that is the result of a symbiotic relationship between two organisms: a fungus and alga.
2. The fungus is the dominant partner, providing the majority of the lichen's traits, from its thallus structure to its buds.
3. Algae benefit from the fungi's wet, sheltered environment, while the fungi benefit from the cyanobacteria or algae's food.
4. Phycobiont refers to the algal components of lichens while mycobiont refers to the fungal component.