LICHEN are a symbiotic organism combining filaments of fungi with algae or cyanobacteria. The resulting component life form may have tiny, leafless branches, flat leaf-like structures, crust-like features, powdery elements, or other forms.
Read the recently published children’s nonfiction book, then learn more at the websites:
THE SECRET WORLD OF LICHENS by Troy McMullin is a young naturalist’s guide to forty fascinating life forms that are often overlooked. This highly illustrated book features full-page photos, engaging facts, and key concepts related to the science of lichens. ARC courtesy of Firefly Books.
LICHENLAND from Oregon State University provides an introduction to lichen, ideas for identification, and a useful synoptic key.
To visit the website, go to http://gis.nacse.org/lichenland/.
ENLICHENMENT is an online book and database containing endless examples for lichen lovers. Explore photos, keys, range maps, and checklists.
To visit the website, go to https://www.waysofenlichenment.net/.
