Scientists discover a third fungus that is widespread in lichens, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s a partner in the algal-fungal symbiosis or a bystander. Kerry served as The Scientist’s news ...

For more than 150 years, scientists have debated whether Prototaxites—which stood roughly 24 feet tall and 3 feet wide—were an early lichen or fungus, like a “giant mushroom” ...

We are analysing the patterns of functional and genetic diversity of lichenised fungi, algae and cyanobacteria in freshwater ... contributed to the extinction of some local populations. Lichens in the ...

One more organism has taken a giant leap and gone into space, the humble lichen (really more than one species, as we all know that lichens are composites of algae and fungi). The European Space agency ...

Every lichen species is a fungus that encompasses a photosynthesis organism that uses sunlight to produce foods from carbon dioxide and water. Usually the other species is a photosynthesizing alga, ...

This is because lichens are actually two plants living as one - algae and fungus growing together in one colony. Although not impossible, you're less likely to find lichens growing on the ground.

Found on every continent, lichen is an extraordinary organism adapted to survive in every habitat except seawater. More than just curious growths on rocks and trees, lichen can endure extreme ...

These nutrients cause increased aquatic plant growth of algae and other plants. Lichens close lichenAn organism that is part fungus and part algae or cyanobacteria. Lichen grow in exposed places ...

other fungi, bacteria, and terrestrial green algae. Fungi colonized land before plants (specifically embryophytes). Scientists found evidence that 720 million years ago fungi lost small tails ...

Algae, moss, mould, lichen and weeds can turn garden patios and paving into an eyesore during the winter months. Even though we might not be lounging in our gardens much at this chilly time of ...