A symbiotic relationship with trees.
commensalism
lichen
Lichen is a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a plant.
Lichen is not a kind of coral. However, if you have learnt rainforests which I have, Lichens are a type of fungus.
It is an intermediate between fungi and lichen. It is also a biological indicator
symbiotic(as in lichen)
An example of a lichen is the reindeer lichen found in arctic and subarctic regions. This lichen forms a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga, growing on rocks, soil, or tree branches. Reindeer lichen is an important food source for animals like reindeer and caribou.
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and algae. The algae are the autotrophic component of this partnership. Green algae and cyanobacterium are types of algae commonly found in lichen.
An algae and a fungus can form a symbiotic relationship into what is known as lichen. However, not all lichen contain a type of algae, a type of cyanobacteria and a fungus makes a lichen as well. Algae and Fungus (a.k.a.Lichen) associations may be considered as examples of mutualism, commensalism or even parasitism, depending on the species.
No. Lichen is a combination of a fungus and algae in a symbiotic relationship.
It is called a lichen.