Lichening: meaning, definitions and examples

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lichening

 

[ หˆlaษชkษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology study

Lichening refers to the process of forming lichens, which are complex organisms that arise from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding ecosystem interactions and biodiversity.

Synonyms

lichen formation, lichenization.

Examples of usage

  • The lichening process is essential for soil formation.
  • Researchers studied lichening in various environmental conditions.
  • Lichening can significantly enhance the survival of certain plant species.

Translations

Translations of the word "lichening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lichens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flechten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lumut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธัˆะฐะนะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porosty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐ่กฃ้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lichens

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liquen

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท liken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทุญุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liลกejnรญky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ machy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ่กฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา›ัˆะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liken

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ liquen

Etymology

The term 'lichening' is derived from the root word 'lichen,' which comes from the Greek word 'lichas' meaning 'flea,' likely referencing the appearance of lichen on trees resembling tiny fleas. The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing process, thus 'lichening' refers to the formation or development of lichens. Lichens themselves have been studied for centuries due to their unique biological relationships and roles in ecosystems. As symbionts, lichens involve a fungus living in a close partnership with a photosynthetic partner, showcasing a remarkable example of cooperation in nature. Lichens are not merely a biological curiosity; they serve key roles in nutrient cycling, providing food and habitat for numerous organisms. The process of lichening can also be very sensitive to environmental changes, making it an important indicator of ecosystem health.