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CRUSTACEOUS LICHEN [1 record]

Record 1 2013-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lichens
  • Plant Biology
DEF

[Form of lichen] which is flattened and adheres firmly to the substrates, having a "crusty" (encrusting) appearance.

OBS

Crustose lichens consist of about 75 percent of all lichens on earth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lichens
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Forme de lichen aplati qui adhère fermement au substrat sur lequel il pousse.

OBS

Les lichens crustacés prennent la forme de croûtes et se détachent difficilement de la surface où ils poussent.

Spanish

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