Lichen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an unidentified lichen. A lichen is a mutualistic organism comprising an alga that lives within a fungus in a mutually-beneficial symbiotic relationship. The alga produces carbohydrates for the fungus by photosynthesis,and the fungus protects the alga from harsh conditions. Magnification: x65 at 6x6cm size | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Bildgröße: | 893 px × 916 px |
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