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Grade 1010 grade science

what is lichens

Profile image of arvind
10 Years agoGrade 10
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Profile image of A M S ARUN KRISHNA
10 Years ago
Lichens are symbiotic organisms which have more than two organisms. Fungi is the main partner while the other partner is algae or cyanobacteria
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Profile image of SHANMUKESHWAR
10 Years ago
Lichens are composite, symbiotic organisms made up from members of as many as three kingdoms. The dominant partner is a fungus. Fungi are incapable of making their own food. They usually provide for themselves as parasites or decomposers.