AY Honors/Lichens/Requirements

Lichens

Skill Level

2

Year

2012

Version

22.12.2024

Approval authority

South American Division

1. What are lichens? Lichens are like some of the kingdoms of living things that are known, why?

2. Know the life cycle of a lichen.

3. Find, identify and photograph fruticose, crustose, and foliose lichens.

4. Why are lichens important for nature?

5. What determines the pigment or color of a lichen?

6. What is the relationship amongst the organisms that make up a lichen?

7. What are the main groups of fungi that are associated with algae?

8. Explain what symbiosis and mutualism are.

9. Name at least two benefits of lichens for man and the environment.

10. What is the relationship between the lichen species Lecanora esculenta and manna?