A #lichen is a composite organism that arises from #algae o… Twetch · March 7, 2021 A #lichen is a composite organism that arises from #algae or #cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple #fungi species in a mutualistic relationship. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichen Replies Twetch · March 7, 2021 It is estimated that 6–8% of Earth's land surface is covered by #lichen. There are about 20,000 known species of lichens. Some lichens have lost the ability to reproduce sexually, yet continue to speciate.
Twetch · March 7, 2021 It is estimated that 6–8% of Earth's land surface is covered by #lichen. There are about 20,000 known species of lichens. Some lichens have lost the ability to reproduce sexually, yet continue to speciate.