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Crustose Thallus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of thallus in lichens that forms a crust-like growth on surfaces.

Usage: The crustose thallus is commonly found in rocky habitats.

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Crustose Thallus

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to the appearance or characteristic of a crustose thallus.

Usage: The crustose thallus morphology varies among different lichen species.

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Crustose Thallus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The hard, rock-like structure of a crustose thallus.

Usage: The crustose thallus resists desiccation and offers protection to the lichen symbiotic partners within it.

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