Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
What are lichens?Give some examples |
|
Answer» A lichen (/ˈlaɪkən/ LY-ken or, sometimes in the UK, /ˈlɪtʃən/, LICH-en) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species[1] in a mutualistic relationship.[2][3][4] Lichens have properties different from those of their component organisms. Lichens come in many COLORS, SIZES, and forms and are sometimes plant-LIKE, but lichens are not plants. Lichens may have tiny, leafless branches (FRUTICOSE), flat leaf-like structures (foliose), flakes that lie on the surface like peeling paint (crustose),[5] a powder-like appearance (leprose), or other GROWTH forms.[6] |
|