In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Lichens 2. Habitat and the Thallus of Lichens 3. Reproduction 4. Economic Importance 5. Resynthesis. Contents: Meaning of Lichens Habitat and the Thallus of Lichens Reproduction of Lichens Economic Importance of Lichens Resynthesis of Lichens in Laboratory 1. Meaning of Lichens: Lichen is an association between an alga and a [...]
Read this article in Hindi to learn about the structure of lichens, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. लाइकेन वनस्पति नम चट्टानों, पेड़ों की छालों आदि पर चट्ठे के समान दिखाई देते हैं । यह वनस्पति एक ऐसा समूह है जिसमें एल्गी एवं फन्जाई समूह के तन्तु एक साथ रहकर सहजीवता प्रदर्शित करती हैं । प्राय: एस्कोमाइकोटा या [...]
The following points highlight the eight major importance of lichens. The importance are: 1. Early Colonisers 2. Food 3. Dyes 4. Perfumes 5. Medicines 6. Air Pollution 7. Fires 8. Damaging Buildings. Importance # 1. Early Colonisers: Lichens are early or pioneer colonisers of barren dry and naked rocks, cliffs, mountains and new terrains. During their growth lichens etch the [...]