What is a lichen? Why is this considered an example of a parasite-host relationship? Why might you also consider it a mutualistic interaction?

Q: which kinds of lichens have the lowest surface area per unit volume of tissue? Which have the most?…

A: Lichen is a symbiotic connection of algae (typically green) or cyanobacteria and fungi found in over…

Q: Explain the composition of lichens and why this composition is usually considered a mutualistic…

A: Interspecific interactions arise from the interaction of populations of two different species. They…

Q: How does a phototroph benefit from associatingwith a fungus in lichen symbiosis?

A: Symbiosis is a close relationship between two species in which at least one species benefit. For the…

Q: In Platyhelminthes, what are the advantages/disadvantages of being a parasite? Free living? Why is…

A: Platyhelminthes are the simplest bilaterally symmetrical triploblastic animals. They are also called…

Q: What are the basic characteristics of the Kingdom Fungi in terms of general types of cells and…

A: The fungi are a class of creatures that includes mushrooms, molds, and microscopic yeast. These…

Q: What are the infectious diseases caused by lichen? and how to diagnose, treat, prevent and control…

A: Lichen is a composite animal derived from algae or cyanobacteria that lives between the filaments of…

Q: Are all protistans parasites?

A: Protozoan parasites is a protozoan that adapts to invade and live in cells of organisms. These…

Q: n photobionts?

A: Like all fungi, lichen fungi need carbon as a food source; this is often provided by their dependent…

Q: oes lichen affect the environment?

A: The lichen mutualism is believed to be a symbiosis, since each the fungi and also the photosynthetic…

Q: Given that lichens are an association between multiple species from different kingdoms, how do you…

A: A lichen is a form of symbiotic relationship that forms when a fungus, either an ascomycete or a…

Q: What is the difference in food intake in fungus and animals?

A: Given: Difference in food intake in fungus and animals. The process of ingestion of food particle is…

Q: Why are termites essential members of communities in nature? How do they alter habitats?

A: Termites are eusocial insects, which are believed to have evolved from cockroaches. They are also…

Q: Which pair of terms is best associated with ectomycorrhiza?

A: Ectomycorrhiza : It is the association between fungus and tree roots .

Q: what is the only known coccidial parasite that does not have intermediate hosts?

A: An organism that harbors the parasites with nourishment and space (as shelter) is considered a host.…

Q: How does the interaction of symbiosis occur in lichens? Are there other examples of symbiosis in the…

A: Symbiosis is defined as a biological interaction which is usually close and long-term interaction…

Q: What aspects of the fungal body make fungi so successful as decomposers?

A: A fungus is any member of group of eukaryotic organisms that includes micro-organisms such as yeasts…

Q: What is the economic importance of lichens?

A: Lichen includes composite organism that are in mutual relationship between algae and or…

Q: s symbiotic association in lichens?

A: Lichens will survive severe conditions as a result of they will stand up to drying. the shortage of…

Q: Imagine you are in a developing country where sanitation is poor. Having read about paracitic…

A: Protists are eukaryotes that do not belong to aminal, fungi, or plant kingdom however they share a…

Q: What are some of the benefits that lichen algae can derivefrom their relationship with fungi?

A: Step 1 Lichens are composite dual organisms formed by the association between a fungus and a…

Q: What are 3 main ways fungi cause illness to humans ?

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : Fungai Cause Illness By Following 3 Ways : Allergic…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a reason why fungi can grow so quickly? Group of answer choices…

A: Fungi are heterotrophs that mostly grow on decaying organic matter. These secrete the digestive…

Q: Which of the following could be the fungal host in a lichen? Select one: O A. a brown alga or a red…

A: A lichen is anything but a solitary organism; it is a stable advantageous relationship between a…

Q: Are all fungi detrimental for other organisms? Explain why if yes or no

A: Fungi are eukaryotic, multicellular, non - chlorophyllous, spore forming organisms. Fungi are found…

Q: How can Rhizaria be distinguished from other protistsin their environment?

A: According to the five kingdom classification by RH Whittaker, the living organisms are classified…

Q: Describe two specific characteristics of water molds which are considered to be the reasons why they…

A: In botany, water molds are defined as the "Leptomitales" which means it includes in the algae group…

Q: Lichen-forming fungi are generally capable of reproducing by the production of ascospores:…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : This Fact Does Support The Facultative Nature Of The Fungi…

Q: Describe the process of reproduction in lichens.

A: Lichen is a form of symbiotic relationship that is formed when a fungus, either Ascomycetes or…

Q: . In what sense is “fungus animal” a fitting descriptionof a slime mold? In what sense is it not…

A: Slime molds are the name given to the organisms that live either freely as single cells or aggregate…

Q: What is the importance of symbiosis in fungi? How does this interaction occur in lichens? Are…

A: Symbiosis is defined as the phenomenon by which two organisms maintain their relationship with each…

Q: One unique feature of fungi is the development of an appressorium and a penetration peg. How do the…

A: Appressorium: An appressorium is a specialised cell utilised to infect host plants by several fungal…

Q: What are some ways in which the relationship between a plant root and a mycorrhizal fungus is…

A: Mutualism is a type of interaction among two organism of different species, in which each organisms…

Q: Give a comparative account of the classes of Kingdom Fungi under the following:(i) mode of…

A: Fungi are a group of organisms such as yeast, molds and mushrooms. Although they share some common…

Q: How does killing Anopheles mosquitoes affect the Plasmodium protists?

A: The anopheles is the genus of mosquitoes that was named and described by J.W. Meigen in the year…

Q: What are the two mechanisms of Symbiodinium transfer todeveloping corals?

A: Symbiodinium is a genus that consists of the largest as well as the most prevalent group of…

Q: What is the role ( producer, consumer, or decomposer) of a fungi in nature ?

A: Answered below.

Q: Lichens are not in a mutualistic relationship with ascomycetes as some scientists beleive but are in…

A: Mutualism is a beneficial relationship between two species where both of them associate to derive…

Q: What two microbes form a partnership in the lichen symbiosis?What are the benefits to both partners?

A: Animal relationships are the animal species associated to live with other animal species. The…

Q: What are the harmful effects of lichens?

A: When a fungus forms a mutual relation with algae or Cyanobacteria it is called lichen. The fungus…

Q: Which of the following is not an example of fungi that commonly depend on symbiotic relationships?…

A: Fungi are heterotrophic organisms.

Q: What is the habitat of lichens?

A: Lichens are the composite organisms showing symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a…

Q: What are  5 (five ) infectious diseases caused by lichen? and how to diagnose, treat, prevent and…

A: Introduction :- A lichen, is actually two organisms functioning as a single, stable unit. Lichens…

Ecological Interactions

The study of the ecological interactions between living beings and their physical environment, including humans, is ecology. It aims to understand the crucial links between plants and animals and the world around them. Ecology also gives knowledge on the advantages of ecosystems and how we may use Earth resources to ensure that future generations have a healthy environment.