The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Eli Francovich, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Nov. 14—Obscured by the fog of deep time — an incomprehensible 250 million years ago — two organisms formed a ...

A group of researchers supported by FAPESP has confirmed the identity of the first lichens to inhabit Earth, Spongiophyton, around 410 million years ...

Lichen are plentiful around the Rock River, as seen in this video. Press play and then click the "Full screen" button in the bottom right corner of the video window for a larger view. Not only can ...

The green rock-posy lichen (center right) occurs on all continents, except Australia. Traditionally, the fungal partner of this lichen was considered to be a single species, but recently genetic data ...

A University of Colorado Boulder scientist unexpectedly discovered two lichen species new to science in the same week while conducting research in Boulder Colorado, near the city’s eastern limits.

Lichens have no roots, no waxy leaves and no way to filter what they absorb. Everything they take in comes directly from the ...

Lichens aren’t exactly showstoppers. They don’t flutter through the air like butterflies or make bold calls at dawn like songbirds. Most people pass by them unaware. But once you start noticing them — ...

Giovanna Bishop will present her findings on Tuesday Nov. 23. The presentation will be held on Zoom. For more information visit dishmanhills.org/events-list ...

Nov. 14—Obscured by the fog of deep time — an incomprehensible 250 million years ago — two organisms formed a pact: a fungus enveloped an algae, protecting the water-dependent organism and allowing it ...