Difference between Lichens and Mycorrhizae
Difference between Lichens and Mycorrhizae are in tabular form below –
No. |
Lichens |
Mycorrhizae |
Definition |
||
1. | The organisms which include a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae is known Lichens. | A fungus root and a symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi are known as Mycorrhizae. |
Relation |
||
2. | This is related to the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. | This is related to the symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi. |
Formation |
||
3. | Formation of lichen takes place in the organisms such as cyanobacterium or an Alga. | Formation of mycorrhizae takes place in the organisms such as fungus and a higher plants. |
Types |
||
4. | Following are the three types of Lichens:
Foliose- Peltigera Crustose- Lecanora Fruticose- Cladonia. |
Following are the two types Mycorrhizae:
Endomycorrhizae Ectomycorrhizae. |
Food source |
||
5. | Food source for the fungi is Algae. | Food source for the fungi is higher plants. |
Functions |
||
6. | Sensitive nature of lichen helps as an environmental indicator, and helps in the preparation of dyes. | Leaching away of nutrient is prevented by the mycorrhizae. |