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Lichens and Mycorhizzae

Lichens and Mycorhizzae. By Thomas Phillips. Lichens. Lichens are a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a photobiont. Lichens Pt. 2. Lichens play a key role in soil stabilization Lichens spores contain genetic material from both the fungus and photobiont. Mycorhizzae.

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Lichens and Mycorhizzae

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  1. Lichens and Mycorhizzae By Thomas Phillips

  2. Lichens • Lichens are a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a photobiont

  3. Lichens Pt. 2 • Lichens play a key role in soil stabilization • Lichens spores contain genetic material from both the fungus and photobiont

  4. Mycorhizzae • Mycorhizzae are a mutualistic association of plant roots with a fungus • Mycorhizzae increase plant root surface area

  5. Mycorhizzae Pt. 2 • With mycorhizzae, the fungus receives carbohydrates, and the plant is aided in the uptake of nutrients such as phosphates • 95% of plant families are predominantly mycorrhizal

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