lichenous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or resembling lichen, a symbiotic growth on rocks, trees, or other surfaces, consisting of a fungus and a photosynthetic partner.

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Variants

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lichen , lichened , lichenous , lichens

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Etymology

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From lichen + -ous

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Trivia

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1. Lichens are some of the oldest organisms on Earth, with some estimates suggesting they have been around for over 3.5 billion years.

2. Lichens are important indicators of air quality, as they absorb pollutants from the air and can be used to monitor the health of an ecosystem.

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Related Concepts

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1. lichen: A complex organic growth that forms on the surface of rocks, tree trunks, or soil. It consists of a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, often a green alga or cyanobacteria.

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Culture

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Lichenous is a term used primarily in the fields of biology and ecology. It is not commonly used in literature, art, or music.

How to Memorize "lichenous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rock covered in a green, crusty substance. This substance is lichen, and the term lichenous describes anything related to this growth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word lichenous with the image of a rock covered in a symbiotic growth of a fungus and a photosynthetic partner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lichen on rocks is Lichenous' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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