Question

differentiate between phycobiont and mycobiont​

Answer 1

Phycobiont refers to the algal component of the lichens and mycobiont refers to the fungal component. Both of these are present in a symbiotic relationship in which algae prepare food for fungi due to the presence of chlorophyll whereas the fungus provides shelter to algae and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

Answer 2

Answer:

Phycobiont refers to the algal component of the lichens and mycobiont refers to the fungal component. Both of these are present in a symbiotic relationship in which algae prepare food for fungi due to the presence of chlorophyll whereas the fungus provides shelter to algae and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

When algae and fungi associate and form lichen ( symbiotic association) , then the algal component is known as phycobiont and the fungal component is called mycobiont.... #DIFFERENCE : - 1.) Phycobiont is autotrophic component. 2.) Mycobiont is heterotrophic component 3.) In this association Algae prepare food for Fungi , and fungi provide shelter and nutrition to algae.

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