Which component of a lichen is heterotrophic?

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(C) Lichens are a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.$1$. The algal component is known as the $Phycobiont$,which is autotrophic and prepare

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Mycobiont

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(C) Lichens are a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.$1$. The algal component is known as the $Phycobiont$,which is autotrophic and prepares food through photosynthesis.$2$. The fungal component is known as the $Mycobiont$,which is heterotrophic.$3$. The $Mycobiont$ provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrients and water for its partner,while the $Phycobiont$ provides food.

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