. What do the terms phycobiont and mycobiont signify

Best Answer

Explanation :  The term phycocbiont refers to the algae component of the Lichen.

As algae synthesises food and provides it to the fungi, it is called Phycobiont.

Whereas, the term Mycobiont refers to the fungal component of the Lichens.

Fungus provides shelter to algae and provides water and nutrients from the soil.

Final Answer  :

Phycobiont is the algal component of the Lichens and Mycobiont refers to the fungal component of the lichens.