Lichens grow in damp habitat, some prefer to grow as an epiphyte, like this Old Man's Beard. They are hydroscopic and can absorb atmospheric moisture.
Lichens grow in damp habitat, some prefer to grow as an epiphyte, like this Old Man's Beard. They are hydroscopic and can absorb atmospheric moisture.
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Location: Angelesy, UK
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