How algae and fungi are benefitted from each other?
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Explanation:
Fungi and algae share their food among each other. The algae or the cyanobacteria benefit their fungal partner by producing organic carbon compounds through photosynthesis. And the relationship is called symbiotic relationship.
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Explanation:
Fungi and algae share their food among each other. The algae or the cyanobacteria benefit their fungal partner by producing organic carbon compounds through photosynthesis. And the relationship is called symbiotic relationship.
Symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi is called Lichen. Algae and fungi get benefit from each other as algae provide food to fungi and fungi provide water to algae. This way they both get nutrition for survival.
How do algae and fungi help each other?
Algae and fungi live in close association called LICHEN and as you said they benefit each other. This association is called mutualism or symbiosis.
Role played by algae:
Provides products of photosynthesis like glucose or sugar to the fungus
Performs nitrogen fixation which is used by the fungus to synthesize proteins.
Role played by fungus:
Provides shelter to algae
Transports water and phosphorus from soil to algae
Protects the algae from ultraviolet light
Algae and fungi live together in a symbiotic relationship as lichens. The fungus breaks down the substrate (even rock), providing nutrients for the alga. The alga is photosynthetic, providing energy for the fungus.