What is a lichen?
Lichens and Famous Scientists

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A combination of an alga and a fungus that grows on rocks and trees.
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What is a fungus?
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A type of decomposer that must consume food; not a plant.
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How does an alga benefit when it joins up with a fungus?
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The alga gets a space to live because the fungus provides the structures and brings water and minerals to the alga.
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Where can an alga live after joining with a fungus?
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They can now live on trees and rocks in all types of land ecosystems, from deserts to rain forests.
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How are lichens beneficial to humans?
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They are pollution indicators; if there's too much air pollution, they won't grow.
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What are the two main components of a lichen?
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An alga and a fungus.
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What role do fungi play in ecosystems?
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Fungi are decomposers that break down organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.
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