As I am sure you noticed, I get many compliments based on how well I age and my overall appearance. Don’t be fooled by my pretty exterior; the compounds that make me who I am are the real heroes.… Continue Reading
Since it has been established that a lichen like me is actually a symbiotic relationship between a fungi and a cyanobacteria, which means that I have an asexual phase and a sexual phase of reproduction during my life cycle. If… Continue Reading
Lichens like me are a mutualistic relationship between a fungi species and cyanobacteria. Sometimes it’s hard to picture, so I will break down what I am, not just who I am, below. I am most likely classified as a Heterodermia… Continue Reading
What’s a Lichen? What am I, and where is home for me? Why is this whole blog dedicated to me? To start off, I habituate the Chattahoochee River Trail. If I had to describe home, it would be filled with… Continue Reading
Welcome to Unlocking Lichens. I am currently a third year Biology student learning more about microbes. This blog is a record of the information I have gained through class, site visits, and other resources on Lichens, a eukaryotic microorganism that… Continue Reading