Lichens I collect from trees look just like Shrek’s ears! 😂 . There are thousands of different lichen species all over the world, you definitely have seen them growing on trees, benches, walls, and even on postboxes. But what do you think they are? Are they plants? . Lichens are not plants but they are rather a result of a gorgeous collaboration between fungi and algae. The fungus forms the main body of the lichen but it has algae inside its body, and in return, fungi make the algae dry-resista

🤩 Are you LICHEN the lichens?! But… what is a lichen?! They are a composite organism, where fungus and algae or cyanobacteria partner in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungus provides structure, protection, and moisture retention, while the algae or cyanobacteria produces food through photosynthesis. Lichens grow all around the world on rocks, vegetation, soil, fences, and sidewalks. They grow very slowly, sometimes only a few millimeters per year, and many species live for decades or