lichens

Lichens are a type of fungus that grows on rocks and trees. They are often brightly colored, and they are very interesting to look at.

  • Lichens are a type of fungus that grows on rocks and trees.

  • Lichens are a type of fungus that grows on rocks and trees.

Definition of lichens

noun

any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks

noun

any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.

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Example Sentences for lichens

  • 1

    Mosses and lichens are common in the Arctic.

  • 2

    The majority of the khachkars are covered by moss and lichen.

  • 3

    The black on the out side was lichen, a type of moss.

  • 4

    It is considered the longest lichen in the world.

  • 5

    A lichen picture is on the way for the flora section.

  • 6

    It is currently one of the most endangered lichens in the world.

  • 7

    The caterpillars feed on lichen from the genus parmelia.

  • 8

    The microscopic appearance of lichen planus is pathognomonic for the condition.

  • 9

    The nest is made of cobwebs, lichens and plant fibre.

  • 10

    Proceedings were of symposium on tissue culture of lichen and bryophyte.