Inoderma
Scientific name: Inoderma
Inoderma
Scientific name: Inoderma
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Description
Inoderma forms a unique symbiotic relationship, typically with algae or cyanobacteria, creating a complex organism known as a lichen. These lichens often grow on trees, rocks, and soil, thriving in diverse environments from forests to deserts. Interestingly, inoderma has a robust ability to survive in harsh conditions and even plays a crucial role in ecosystems by helping to break down rocks into soil, fostering plant growth.
Species of Inoderma
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