Lichen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the structure of a lichen. Lichens are the result of a symbiotic relationship between a fu

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Lichen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the structure of a lichen. Lichens are the result of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga. This partnership is able to withstand conditions of drought and extremes of temperature that would be fatal to either constituent organism on its own. Magnification: x125 when printed 10 cm wide.

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Photo credit: © VIKTOR SYKORA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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