Question

PLEASE HELP ME I'LL MAKE YOU BRAINLIEST!!!!!!!!!! Lichens can best be described by which of the following? a) autotrophic organisms and fungi in a mutualistic relationship b) photosynthesizing fungi that can live in harsh environment conditions c) saprophytic fungi that secretes acids to grow on and colonize rocks d) two heterotrophic fungi species that thrive on nutrients from the air

Answer 1

Answer:

a) autotrophic organisms and fungi in a mutualistic relationship

Explanation:

A lichen "is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species".

It is cyanobacteria + fungi, so it has to be two separate groups, and both cannot be fungi.

Answer 2

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answer is option C , lichens do colonize on rocks most of the time , this is because they really are saprophytic fungi , that secrete acids to melt and make the rocks suitable for growing on.