For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising ...

In return, the plant provides the fungi with energy-rich carbohydrates. Another type of mutualistic fungus occurs in lichens. A lichen appears to be a single organism but is actually a composite: a ...

Scientists discover a third fungus that is widespread in lichens, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s a partner in the algal-fungal symbiosis or a bystander. Kerry served as The Scientist’s news ...

But what makes lichens most fascinating is that each species is a curious, plantlike structure composed of a fungus and an alga — or sometimes a cyanobacterium — that have formed inseparable ...

Lichens are miniature ecosystems made of fungus and an algae and/or cyanobacteria. These different life forms work so closely together that the algae or cyanobacteria actually sits inside the fungus.

They were considered to be ‘brood cells’ or organs of reproduction of the lichen-fungus. This interpretation of their function was accepted until the appearance of the classic work of ...

Conservation efforts began years ago to stop the lichen, a combination of a fungus and algae, from damaging the site's structures and elaborate carvings. Persepolis was built in the 6th century B ...

Every lichen species is a fungus that encompasses a photosynthesis organism that uses sunlight to produce foods from carbon dioxide and water. Usually the other species is a photosynthesizing alga, ...

Looking for help identifying fungi, lichen or bryophytes that you've found? We've gathered a selection identification guides, for both beginners and those with a little more experience. We've also ...

From helping plants to colonize terrestrial earth to treating disease in humans, is there anything fungi can’t do? Chris Dart Neither plants nor animals, fungi are the most underappreciated ...