microlichen
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Studies of microlichen communities can provide insights into the health of the ecosystem.
Definition:A group or collection of microlichens and other small cryptogams that grow together in a specific habitat.
Example:Microlichen crusts play a crucial role in stabilizing soil and preventing erosion.
Definition:A thin, flat or wrinkled layer of microlichens covering a surface, such as soil or rock, often forming a part of the earth's biological soil crusts.
Example:The rate of microlichen growth is closely linked to the availability of water and nutrients in the environment.
Definition:The development and expansion of microlichens, which often occurs in slow increments due to their slow reproduction rates and limited dispersal mechanisms.
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