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7) Lichens

Lichens are species that could be called inter-kingdom species, in fact they are composed of a fungus or a Protist that lives in symbiosis with a plant (green algae) or a bacteria (cyanobacteria).
LichenLichens are an important part of a flora, especially in northern latitudes, but it should not be confused with mosses (bryophytes) that are plants.
My site will cover the the most commonly encountered lichens.