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Lichen

disambiguation

Description:

Lichens (pron.: /ˈlaɪkəns/,[1] sometimes /ˈlɪtʃəns/)[2] are composite organisms consisting of a fungus (the mycobiont) and a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont or phycobiont) growing together in a symbiotic relationship.

Habitat:

Lichen is growing on a wooded bird house in a shaded yard surrounded by forest.

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JonathanReimann
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JonathanReimann

Indiana, USA

Spotted on Mar 31, 2013
Submitted on Apr 3, 2013

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