Question

What do the term “Phycobiont” and “Mycobiont” signify?​

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Answer:

phycobiont refers to algal component of lichen and mycobiont refers to fungal component of lichen