1. Lichens and Mycorhizzae
By Thomas Phillips

2. Lichens
Lichens are a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a photobiont

3. Lichens Pt. 2 Lichens play a key role in soil stabilization
Lichens spores contain genetic material from both the fungus and photobiont

4. Mycorhizzae
Mycorhizzae are a mutualistic association of plant roots with a fungus
Mycorhizzae increase plant root surface area

5. Mycorhizzae Pt. 2
With mycorhizzae, the fungus receives carbohydrates, and the plant is aided in the uptake of nutrients such as phosphates
95% of plant families are predominantly mycorrhizal