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Study Notes on Lichens | Biology

In this article we have compiled various notes on lichens. After reading this article you will have a basic idea about:- 1. Definition of Lichens 2. History of Lichenology 3. Origin 4. Distribution 5. Habit and Habitat 6. Ecology 7. Classification 8. Specialized Structures 9. Development 10. Components 11. Nature 12. Relationship between Components of Lichen Thallus 13. Reproduction 14. [...]

By |2016-06-02T03:49:47+00:00June 2, 2016|Lichens|Comments Off on Study Notes on Lichens | Biology
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Thallophytes Found in Lichens

The following points highlight the two main thallophytes found in lichens. The thallophytes are: 1. Parmelia (Foliose Ascolichen) 2. Dictyonema (= Cora) (Basidiolichen). Thallophytes # 1. Parmelia (Foliose Ascolichen): Thallus Morphology: Thallus is leaf-like, and attached to the substratum by a small portion of the thallus. Characteristic cup-shaped ascocarps (i.e., apothecia) are scattered on the mature central part of the [...]

By |2016-05-16T05:34:22+00:00May 16, 2016|Plant Kingdom|Comments Off on Thallophytes Found in Lichens
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