Scientists discover a third fungus that is widespread in lichens, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s a partner in the algal-fungal symbiosis or a bystander. Kerry served as The Scientist’s news ...

This is because lichens are actually two plants living as one - algae and fungus growing together in one colony. Although not impossible, you're less likely to find lichens growing on the ground.

as we all know that lichens are composites of algae and fungi). The European Space agency removed the lichens from the comfort of their rock dwelling and blasted them off on a Soyuz rocket where they ...

Fungi also make a medium to soak up water and nutrients which provide the algae a medium to grow. The fungus holds the lichen firmly onto the surface on which it is growing. This partnership also ...

We are analysing the patterns of functional and genetic diversity of lichenised fungi, algae and cyanobacteria ... Dilabifilum is a genus of algae characteristically found in symbiosis with fully ...

The algae and cyanobacteria contain chlorophyll and make food through photosynthesis; the fungi furnish structure, shelter, water and minerals. In these symbiotic relationships, lichens live ...

other fungi, bacteria, and terrestrial green algae. Fungi colonized land before plants (specifically embryophytes). Scientists found evidence that 720 million years ago fungi lost small tails ...

KUNMING -- A research team has discovered a new lichen genus on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is known as the "roof of the ...

Course description: Algae are the primary producers of aquatic ecosystems. Fungi are the primary decomposers and recyclers of terrestrial ecosystems. Algae were responsible for the oxygenation of ...