The plural of ascolichen; lichens whose fungal component is an ascomycete.
Plural form of ascolichen, combining Greek askos + lichen. This term allows mycologists and lichenologists to discuss the vast majority of lichen species in one category.
Ascolichenes make up about 90% of all lichens—they're so common you've probably walked past thousands without realizing you were looking at one of Earth's most successful partnerships.
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