What do you the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify?   - Zigya
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What do you the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify?  


Phycobiont refers to the algal component of the lichens. The algae in the symbiotic relationship of lichens , contain chlorophyll and prepare food for fungi.
Mycobiont refers to the fungal component. Fungus provides shelter to algae and absorbs water and nutrients from the soil. 

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