FUNGUS & LICHEN
The key differencebetween fungi and lichen is that fungi are simple heterotrophic organisms while lichen is a composite symbiotic organism that forms from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species. They are a lot more than simply mould and mystique. There is a lot more to each of these. If you want to learn more, have a look at the links below.
BRITISH LICHEN SOCIETY : https://byjus.com/biology/difference-between-fungi-and-lichens/
BYJUS : This has a handy comparion table : https://byjus.com/biology/difference-between-fungi-and-lichens/
MUSHROOM DIARY : A very good overview on mushroom identification : https://www.mushroomdiary.co.uk/mushroom-identification/
VENDATU : https://www.vedantu.com/biology/difference-between-fungi-and-lichens
WOODLAND TRUST : https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/fungi-and-lichens/
