Question

What are macro lichens?

Answer 1

Macro lichens:

1. A macro lichen is a family of lichens having a large thallus.
2. Lichen is a symbiosis between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria.
3. The large thallus thus gives macro lichens a bushy or leafy appearance.
4. Fruticose and foliose categories of lichens are generally known as macro lichens.
5. Examples - Cladonia and Usnea species of lichen.