Give a general account on lichens.(for 5mark)
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Answer: A lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship. The combined lichen has properties different from those of its component organisms. Lichens come in many colors, sizes, and forms.
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1. The symbiotic association between algae and fungi is called lichens.
2. The algal partner is called phycobiont, and the fungal partner is called mycobiont.
3. They reproduce by akinetes, aplanospore etc..
4. Mycobionts produce ascocarps during sexual reproduction
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