Lichens
by Perennou Nuridsany
Title
Lichens
Artist
Perennou Nuridsany
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Small branch covered with an unidentified, green, feathery lichen. Lichens are symbiotic organisms, consisting of an algal and a fungal partner. The algae live enclosed within a loose mass of fungal hyphae. The fungus benefits from the photosynthetic activity of the alga, whereas the advantage to the alga probably lies in protection from drought and intense light.
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June 25th, 2018
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