lichen
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The 34-year-old from Suffolk was eventually diagnosed with a condition called lichen sclerosus.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, animal-free D3 made from sources such as lichen is also available, an important consideration for people following vegan or plant-based diets.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The same research group previously identified what may be the oldest known lichen fossil, also discovered in Mato Grosso do Sul and younger than the bacteria and algae described in the current study.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
Ms Nouvet, a rainforest advisor with PlantLife, a member of the Alliance for Wales' Rainforests, said the fallen tree's bark was once home to more than 60 types of lichen.
From BBC ● May 18, 2025
His curly beard was green and white with lichen, and one of the prongs of his trident had broken off before Davos had been bom, yet somehow he still managed to impress.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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Both are small, with cone-shaped shells measuring about 6 mm in length, and they live on limestone rocks where they feed on algae and lichens.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Also known as Celtic rainforest, the habitat harbours scarce plants, lichens and fungi, and is considered more threatened than tropical rainforest.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
“If I were to make a prediction, I would envisage a growing fraction of the Peninsula’s landscape becoming dominated by a mosaic ecosystem of mosses, lichens, liverworts and fungi,” Roland said.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
Algae, pollen and lichens do accumulate in shady areas.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
“More lichens grow on one side of the frost heaves than on the other.”
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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