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What is a lichen made of?

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A fungus and a photosynthetic partner

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A lichen is a partnership between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner such as algae or cyanobacteria.

National Park Service: lichens.htm

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Lichens can be among the first organisms to colonize newly exposed rock. Over time, they help weather minerals and make nutrients available to other life.

National Park Service: lichens.htm

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Sources: National Park Service