Jelly lichens
Scientific name: Collema
Jelly lichens
Scientific name: Collema
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Jelly lichens is a captivating group of lichens known for their gelatinous, foliose thalli that swell and become jelly-like when wet. These lichens typically grow on soil, rocks, and tree bark, often in moist or shaded environments. A notable feature of jelly lichens species is their dark, greenish-black color, which is due to the presence of cyanobacteria as their photosynthetic partner. This association enables jelly lichens to fix atmospheric nitrogen, contributing to nutrient cycling within their ecosystems.
Species of Jelly lichens
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Peltigerales Family
Lichenized fungi Genus
Jelly lichens 
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