Thallus: The body of a lichen, which lacks the typical structures of higher plants such as leaves, stems and roots. Lichen Diversity and Ecology in Forest Ecosystems Publication Trend ...

Two rare species of lichen have been discovered in Naddle Forest, Cumbria, marking the first recorded appearance in northern ...

Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist on distant planets orbiting volatile stars. The secret? A microscopic ...

Learn why a lichen found in the Mojave Desert has become key evidence in the search for extraterrestrial life.

The lichen Clavascidium lacinulatum (Image credit: Bob O'Kennon via iNaturalist) Diving deeper, the team cut through the lichen, finding that the top layer was darker, almost like a suntan in humans.

In the northernmost parts of the greater Robson Valley sits the Walker Creek watershed, a lush land with countless species of flora and fauna. The forest canopy, so far untouched ...