Lichens Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Lichens have a mutualism is combination of what ?
A
Green algae and fungus
2
Q
Encrusted on the substratum
A
Crustose
3
Q
Leaflike
A
Foliose
4
Q
Finger like
A
Fruticose
5
Q
The body of the lichen is referred to as what ?
A
Thallus
6
Q
Hyphae grown around the algal cells is the ?
A
Medulla
7
Q
Hyphae projections below the body are referred to as ?
A
Rhizines (holdfasts)
8
Q
Protective coating covering the algal layer of lichens are referred to as ?
A
Cortex
9
Q
What are three types of lichens?
A
Crustose
Foliose
Fruticose
10
Q
What are the three structures of the lichen that make up the Thallus?
A
Medulla
Rhizines
Cortex
