Matted lichen
Scientific name: Pannaria
Matted lichen
Scientific name: Pannaria
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Matted lichen is a fascinating type of lichen known for forming intricate, matted structures. These lichens thrive in moist, shaded environments, often decorating tree trunks and rocks. Their unique appearance stems from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae, where the fungi provide protection and structure while the algae produce food through photosynthesis. Some species within matted lichen are indicators of good air quality, making them ecologically important and interesting to study.
Species of Matted lichen
Scientific Classification
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