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Lichenology - Characteristics of Lichen

Definition: Lichens are slow growing, long living organism formed by the symbiotic association between algae and fungi tha…

Classification of Lichen - Types of Lichen

Lichens are slow growing, long living organism formed by the symbiotic association between algae and fungi that form a uniq…

Nature of Association of Lichen - Symbiosis and Helotism

Lichens are organisms formed by the symbiotic association between algae and fungi that form a unique morphology distinct fr…

Structure of Heteromerous Thallus in Lichen

In heteromerous thallus, algae and fungal components are arranged in four definite layers. Upper cortex, algal layer, medu…

Difference between Isidia and Soredia (Isidia vs Soredia)

Lichens are slow growing, long living organism formed by the symbiotic association between algae and fungi that form a uni…