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8. What do the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify?

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Phycobiont and mycobiont are parts of a lichen. A lichen refers to a symbiotic association of algae and fungi. In this association, fungi derive nutrition from algae while provides shelter to algae. The term phycobiont signifies the algal component of a lichen whereas mycobiont signifies the fungal component of lichen. 

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