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How are the following organisms called?

An organism having both algal and fungal characters

Lichen

Lichen is a symbiotic association of algae and fungi, in which both partners are benefited. Algae synthesize food and fungal partner shelter and mineral nutrients for photosynthesis.


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How are the following organisms called?

Algae that prepare their own food.

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How are the following organisms called?

Fungi that either depends on living organisms or non-living things for their food.

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Name the Fungi –

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Match the following -

(i) Algae – Nephrolepis


(ii) Bryophyta – Chlamydomonas


(iii) Pteridophyta – Riccia