Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Lichenes

👉 Lichens are a diverse group of fungi that grow on dead plant material. They have a distinctive appearance, with their colonies often forming a thick, waxy layer around the base of an organism called a "gill." The term "lichen" is derived from the Latin word "lithos," which means "stone." In the context of lichens, they are often referred to as "stones" or "stone-like structures."

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