Beyond this, lichens are ecologically vital as biological indicators of air quality, providing an early warning of pollution ...

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Feb 8, 2026: (ANI): Researchers from Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada found 148 lichen species in Similipal National Park, the highest ever in Odisha. Many contain compounds ...

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Lichen are unique organisms made up of a combination of fungi and algae that are symbiotic, supporting each other. The algae makes food through photosynthesis, which helps the fungi. In return, the ...

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part “What’s on my tree?” series about organisms that are commonly found growing on trees in Louisiana. Read the first part at https://www.lsuagcenter.com.

When we see strange-looking growths on our trees, our first instinct is to panic. Is there something wrong? Is it a disease? A parasite? In the case of lichens, it’s neither. In fact, these scaly, ...