| lichen |
A fungus and an alga (or a cyanobacterium) living in symbiotic association.
Ãâó: www.hardydiagnostics.com/Glossary-L.html
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| lichen |
A combination of two organisms, a fungus and an algae. The two organisms must grow together. Lichens are usually crusty growths seen on tree trunks or rocks.
Ãâó: www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpag...
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| lichenification |
Thickening of the skin associated with hyperkeratosis. Often caused by repeated scratching of the skin.
Ãâó: www.sdrpharma.com/sj.htm
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| lichen |
A composite organism consisting of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium living in symbiotic association. Lichens may be crustlike, scaly or leafy, or shrubby in form and are classified on the basis of the fungal partner. Many lichens are extremely sensitive to atmospheric pollution and have been used as pollution indicators.
Ãâó: biology.usgs.gov/s+t/SNT/noframe/zy198.htm
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| lichen |
Plant-like colonies of fungi and algae that grow on the exposed surface of rocks. Lichen grow at a constant rate within a single geographic area.
Ãâó: college.hmco.com/geology/resources/geologylink/glo...
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