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What type of algae growth occurs on the bark of trees?
What type of algae growth occurs on the bark of trees?
Where do Lithophytes grow?
Where do Lithophytes grow?
What type of algae grow on the bodies of animals?
What type of algae grow on the bodies of animals?
What is NOT a type of algae growth mentioned in the text?
What is NOT a type of algae growth mentioned in the text?
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What is the term for algae growth on rocks and walls?
What is the term for algae growth on rocks and walls?
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What type of organisms are referred to as epiphytes?
What type of organisms are referred to as epiphytes?
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What is the term for algae that grow on animals such as mollusks and turtles?
What is the term for algae that grow on animals such as mollusks and turtles?
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Where are epiphytes typically found?
Where are epiphytes typically found?
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What is the main difference between epiphytes and epizoophytes?
What is the main difference between epiphytes and epizoophytes?
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What is an example of an organism that epizoophytes can grow on?
What is an example of an organism that epizoophytes can grow on?
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What type of organisms are Anabena, Azolla, and Nostoc?
What type of organisms are Anabena, Azolla, and Nostoc?
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Which type of relationship is seen between algae and fungi in Lichens?
Which type of relationship is seen between algae and fungi in Lichens?
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What is the term for organisms that grow within other plants?
What is the term for organisms that grow within other plants?
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Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
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What is the term for the relationship between algae and fungi in Lichens?
What is the term for the relationship between algae and fungi in Lichens?
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What is a characteristic of some algae?
What is a characteristic of some algae?
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What is Cephaleuros an example of?
What is Cephaleuros an example of?
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What is a symptom of disease caused by Cephaleuros?
What is a symptom of disease caused by Cephaleuros?
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What is the host of Cephaleuros?
What is the host of Cephaleuros?
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What is the effect of Cephaleuros on its host?
What is the effect of Cephaleuros on its host?
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What is a characteristic of the plant body of Algae?
What is a characteristic of the plant body of Algae?
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What is a key feature of Algae?
What is a key feature of Algae?
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What can be said about the tissues of Algae?
What can be said about the tissues of Algae?
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What is true about the body structure of Algae?
What is true about the body structure of Algae?
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What is a characteristic of Algae in terms of their body structure?
What is a characteristic of Algae in terms of their body structure?
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Study Notes
Types of Algae
- Epiphytes: Algae that grow on other plants
- Epizoophytes: Algae that grow on animals, such as mollusks, shells, fish, and turtles
- Epiphloephytes: Algae that grow on the bark of trees
- Epizoophytes: Algae that grow on the bodies of animals
- Lithophytes: Algae that grow on rocks and walls
- Endophytes: Algae that grow within other plants, such as Anabena, Azolla, and Nostoc
Symbiotic and Parasitic Relationships
- Symbiotic: Algae show symbiotic relationships with fungi, forming Lichens
- Parasitic: Some algae are parasitic upon other plants, such as Cephaleuros, which causes symptoms of diseases of red rust mango
General Characteristics of Algae
- Habitat: Algae are found in various habitats, including on other plants, animals, rocks, and walls
- Plant Body: Algae have a simple plant body with no or little differentiation of tissues
- Chlorophyll: Algae are chlorophyll-bearing plants
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Description
This quiz covers the characteristics and classification of epiphytes and epizoophytes, including their habitats and hosts. Learn about the different types of epiphytes and epizoophytes, and how they thrive in their environments.
