Lichen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the structure of a lichen. Lichens are the result of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga. This partnership is able to withstand conditions of drought and extremes of temperature that would be fatal to either constituent organism on its own. Magnification: x1250 when printed 10 cm wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Sykora, Viktor |
Taille de l’image : | 4837 px × 3626 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |