Lichen on iron railings. Lichen growing iron railings in a churchyard in unpolluted air. Lichens are formed from the a symbiotic association between a fungus and an alga. The alga is contained within the hyphae (filaments) of the fungus. Lichens are slow-growing,and are usually found on stones and the bark of trees. They are sensitive to pollution,and are a good indicator of air quality. Photographed at Llanfaglan,North Wales,UK | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Molloy, Cordelia |
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