Lichens

Any of a group of plants formed by a symbiotic combination of a fungus with an algae or CYANOBACTERIA, and sometimes both. The fungal component makes up the bulk of the lichen and forms the basis for its name.

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Tree Number(s): B01.300.340, B05.350

MeSH Unique ID: D008011

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• Lichen

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Eukaryota
Fungi
Lichens
Parmeliaceae
Usnea

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Lichens