Lichens maintain a symbiosis with cyanobacteria which photosynthesise for the lichen in return for safe housing and a supply of nutrients.
Many lichens are extremophiles.
Great word, isn’t it? Extremophile: lover of extreme conditions. Whether the hottest, driest, wettest or coldest place on earth, lichens can be found. Shows what level of protection living with a partner can provide.
In terms of biomass, the global weight of lichens is greater than all the biomass in the oceans. Must mean that partnered living is the way to go. So why am I still single approaching 60?
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