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Lichen-covered tree, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, UK.  Grey, leafy Parmotrema perlatum on upper half of trunk; yellowy-green Flavoparmelia caperata on middle and lower half and running up the extreme right side; and the fruiticose Ramalina farinacea

Lichens of North America
Information about lichen biology, lichens and wildlife, lichens and people, and the book of the same title, which was published in 2001. 

LICHEN STRUCTURE
An illustrated introduction to the lichens with information on their ecology and reproduction.

Natural Perspective: Lichens (Phylum: Mycophycophyta)
Lichens are among the most fascinating organisms on this planet. 

Introduction to Lichens
Information about lichens including fossil record, life history, ecology, morphology and systematics.
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Lichen Land - Oregon State University
General information for young students including synoptic key and photos.

Lichen - Sajun.org

Loveable Lichens
All about lichens and their symbiosis, biology and ecology. 

Lichen Biology and the Environment
The lichen fungi (kingdom Fungi) cultivate partners that manufacture food by photosynthesis. 

Lichens - Natural History Museum
Explore the amazing diversity of lichens and find out why they are the canaries of the plant/fungal world. 

Walton Hall Nature Trail Lichens
Lichens consist of a symbiosis between an algae and a fungus.  

Lichens - Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust
Lichens present a very intriguing problem for people whose job is to name different kinds of organisms. 

UK Lichens
A site devoted to British lichens and containing photographs to help with identification. 


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