How does a phototroph benefit from associatingwith a fungus in lichen symbiosis?

Q: Briefly explain two ways how ectomycorrhizal fungi affect their hosts

A: Introduction  Fungi are a group of organisms that belong to their own separate kingdom, called the…

Q: Explain the composition of lichens and why this composition is usually considered a mutualistic…

A: Interspecific interactions arise from the interaction of populations of two different species. They…

Q: What is the relationship between an alga and the fungus in a lichen?

A: There are two main components of nature- organisms and the environment. The branch of biology that…

Q: Describe relationship between alga and fungus.

A: Association of Algae and fungus is known as Lichens. The relationship between the algae and fungus…

Q: The symbiotic association between plant root and fungi is known as: mycorrihiza O hyphae O…

A: Symbiotic association means two species living together for deriving mutual benefits.

Q: n photobionts?

A: Like all fungi, lichen fungi need carbon as a food source; this is often provided by their dependent…

Q: What is meant by dimorphism in fungi ?

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Q: Explain gamatangial copulation in Fungi.

A: Sexual reproduction in fungi takes place between two compatible nuclei. Gamentangial copulation is…

Q: Explain a two ways in which fungal spores arise.

A: These spores help the fungi to spread in a larger area by water and air due to the lightness of…

Q: Why are lichens so sensitive to air pollution?

A: They are a symbiotic algal/fungal partnership. The fungus provides the algae with shelter, and the…

Q: explain How can one distinguish a filamentous fungus from a colorless alga?

A: Although both algae and fungi are living organisms, they are classified into separate kingdoms. They…

Q: Describe two types of fungal associations

A: Association It is an attachment between 2 different types of organisms wherein both may or may not…

Q: Are all fungi detrimental for other organisms? Explain why if yes or no

A: Fungi are eukaryotic, multicellular, non - chlorophyllous, spore forming organisms. Fungi are found…

Q: Is each of the following haploid, diploid, or dikaryotic: basidiocarp, basidiospore, primary…

A: Each cell have the nucleus, and in the nucleus, they have chromosomes in different sets in different…

Q: Lichen-forming fungi are generally capable of reproducing by the production of ascospores:…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : This Fact Does Support The Facultative Nature Of The Fungi…

Q: To an alga, what is the main advantage of producing drought-resistant structures?

A: An alga (plural - algae) is a type of eukaryotic organism. This can be both multicellular and…

Q: One unique feature of fungi is the development of an appressorium and a penetration peg. How do the…

A: Appressorium: An appressorium is a specialised cell utilised to infect host plants by several fungal…

Q: What benefit do Cordyceps fungi gain from interacting with ants and other insects hosts, and what…

A: Cordyceps are the fungi belonging to ascomycetes that forms endoparasites on different host bodies…

Q: What are the factors affecting the pathogenicity of a parasitic amoeba? Explain.

A: Amoeba is a single celled or unicellular organism which occupy almost every major lineage of…

Q: What are some ways in which the relationship between a plant root and a mycorrhizal fungus is…

A: Mutualism is a type of interaction among two organism of different species, in which each organisms…

Q: What are the two mechanisms of Symbiodinium transfer todeveloping corals?

A: Symbiodinium is a genus that consists of the largest as well as the most prevalent group of…

Q: What two microbes form a partnership in the lichen symbiosis?What are the benefits to both partners?

A: Animal relationships are the animal species associated to live with other animal species. The…

Q: What is a lichen? Why is this considered an example of a parasite-host relationship? Why might you…

A: Ecology is the branch of science that deals with the interaction of organisms and also with the…

Q: What accounts for the extremely fast growth of a fungal mycelium?

A: Fungal mycelium:        The network of threads-like structures called hyphae from which new…