lichen

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A preliminary analysis of the DNA in the animal’s stomachs suggests lichens are big part of their diet, Storz says.

From Science Magazine

These lush, humid woodlands, mostly along the UK's western coasts, are home to weird and wonderful lichens not found anywhere else on Earth.

From BBC

She wanted to avoid collapsing the individuality of the species—from flowers to birds to lichen—while capturing the immense scope of the policy.

From Scientific American

Then there's the loss of "biological soil crust," where bacteria, lichens, algae and other organisms infiltrate and stabilize the soil surface.

From Science Daily

Nowadays, says Gjelsvik, much of the contaminated lichen has been grazed away, meaning radioactivity in most Norwegian reindeer is below the European safety standard.

From National Geographic