L O.

asked • 05/06/14

Earth Science c/o Lichens

1.  a lichen is an example of
 
a.  symbiosis
b.  mutualism
c.  parasitism
 
 
2.  Lichens are found in areas
 
a.  undergoing primary succession
b.  undergoing secondary succession
c.  of climax communites

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OLUWASEUN O. answered • 05/06/14

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L O.

I though Lichen was an example of sybiosis.  Would you explain why it is mutualism.  thanks
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OLUWASEUN O.

Because Lichen is made up of algae and fungus  the algae, is green and is able to photosynthesize,making food for itself and the fungus, whereas the fungus takes in water for the algae, and together they form the lichen. 
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