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order lichenales

 

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Noun order lichenales has 1 sense
  1. Lichenales, order Lichenales - category used especially in former classifications for organisms now constituting the division Lichenes
    --1 is a kind of fungus order
    --1 is a member of Lichenes, division Lichenes

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Order Lichenales

Definition: Order Lichenales refers to a group of diverse and globally distributed lichens, which are symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and a photosynthetic partner (usually an alga or a cyanobacterium).

Sample sentences:

  • The Order Lichenales includes various species that exhibit different growth forms, from crustose lichens to fruticose lichens.
  • Lichenologists study the taxonomy and biology of lichens found in the Order Lichenales.
  • Some lichens belonging to the Order Lichenales are known to have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine.

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