Lichens are a mutualistic partnership between algae and fungus and one of the first lifeforms to establish a foothold on dry land.

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Lichens are a mutualistic partnership between algae and fungus and one of the first lifeforms to establish a foothold on dry land. They are still one of the hardiest forms of life on earth, surviving on exposed granite.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
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