Lichens
Lichens are organisms formed from the association between algae and fungi.
It is a harmonious relationship that benefits both organisms involved.
The types of lichens are:
• Crustose lichens: resemble crusts;
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• Foliose lichen: has structures that resemble small leaves;
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• Fruticose lichen: its structure resembles bushes.
These types of fungi have some morphological differences. Analyzing the exercise we have that:
• A: Crustose lichens
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• B: Foliose lichen;
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• C: Fruticose lichen.
