In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of lichens. 1. Certain species of lichens are valuable sources of food. Most important of these are the fruticose lichen Cladonia rangiferina (Reindeer Moss) and other tundra lichens which serve as food for reindeer, caribou, musk ox and other wild animals of the Arctic tundra zone. A few species have [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between lichens and fungi. Difference # Lichens: 1. They flourish the most in the temperate and colder regions of the globe. 2. Grow freely exposed to air and light and dislike smoky atmosphere of towns. 3. Can grow on barren substratum under drought and starvation conditions. 4. Grow generally as epiphytes [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Lichens 2. Classification of Lichens 3. Features 4. Nature of the Association (Physiology) 5. Habitat 6. Distribution 7. Ecological Importance. Introduction to Lichens: The lichens are a small group of curious plants with about 18,000 species. We call them curious because they are composite or dual organisms. For a long [...]