Question

photosynthetic symbiont of a lichen is?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Overview of lichens

The algae or cyanobacteria benefit their fungal partner by producing organic carbon compounds through photosynthesis. ... About 90% of all known lichens have a green alga as a symbiont. Among these, Trebouxia is the most common genus, occurring in about 20% of all lichens.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The autotrophic symbionts occurring in lichens are a wide variety of simple, photosynthetic organisms commonly and traditionally known as “algae”. These symbionts include both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.