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Moss / Lichens

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Some giant trees have bloom so small
They might as well have none at all.
Late in life I have come on fern.
Now lichens are due to have their turn.

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~ Leaves Compared with flowers - Robert Frost
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Dinesh said:

Moss and lichens are both small, non-vascular plants that grow in shaded areas. They are often found on trees, rocks, and historic structures.

Classification: Mosses are plants, while lichens are not. Mosses are part of the bryophyte group of non-vascular plants. Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga.

Structure: Mosses have leaves and stems, while lichens do not.
Water transport: Mosses don't have roots, so they can't transport water like other plants.

Photosynthesis: Mosses undergo photosynthesis directly, while lichens can only accomplish photosynthesis indirectly.

Mosses: Mosses reproduce by releasing spores from capsules.

Lichens: Lichens cannot be transplanted and must naturally colonize an area.

Air quality: Mosses, lichens, and algae are considered indicators of good air quality. They are sensitive to sulfur dioxide and are not usually found in industrial areas.
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