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Lichens are organisms that arise through a symbiotic relationship between a species of fungus and a species of photosynthetic bacterium or alga. Lichen are composite organisms and although they sometimes appear plant-like, they are not plants. Although lichens are sometimes mistakenly thought to be a fungal disease, they are actually the combination of two different organisms. Branch and twig samples showing lichen (pronounced liken) growth often arrive at the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic to be diagnosed for disease.

An inflammatory process consisting usually of violaceous papules that have a polygonal outline and flat top, and that tends to favor . Lichens are a common life form, and they are diverse and abundant in coastal Louisiana. Lichens can be easy to miss, but they have a big impact: ASU researcher Frank Bungartz explains why. Two lichens were stubbornly stumping scientists.

Genetic tests of Bryoria tortuosa and Bryoria fremontii could not show any reason they should . See Tweets about # lichen on Twitter. See what people are saying and join the conversation.