Difference between Moss and Lichens
No. |
Moss |
Lichens |
1. | Small , non-woody plants which absorb water and nutrients, also they are non-vascular plants in the land plant division Bryophyta, harvest carbon dioxide an sunlight for the photosynthesis are known for Moss. | When two organisms actually functions as single and stable unit Or a complex plant like organisms which are composed of an alga and fungus growing in symbiotic association on a solid surface are known for lichens. |
2. | Moss is a primitive plant. | Lichen is a relationship between a fungus and algae which is symbiotic. |
3. | Moss can grow in moist and shady environment. | Lichen can grow on trees and rocks. |
4. | Moss is able develop in structures like leaf, stem and root. | Lichens cannot develop in structures like leaf, stem and root. |
5. | In the photosynthesis of moss, it can capture energy from the sunlight. | In the fungus, algae produces energy and lichen uses that energy. |
6. | Moss can grow in low carpets or rounded cushions in damp habitat. | Lichens can form a low leaf like, crust like branches on trees, walls and rocks. |