Lichenology

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title: Lichenology
text: Lichenology is the branch of mycology that studies the lichens, symbiotic organisms made up of an intimate symbiotic association of a microscopic alga with a filamentous fungus. Lichens are chiefly characterized by this symbiosis. Study of lichens draws knowledge from several disciplines: mycology, phycology, microbiology and botany. Scholars of lichenology are known as lichenologists. Study of lichens is conducted by both professional and amateur lichenologists. Methods for species identificati
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description: Branch of mycology that studies lichens
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichenology
date created: 2003-01-22T00:17:59Z
date modified: 2024-09-03T11:43:58Z
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