Pogonophora

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Pogonophora

Description Pogonophora, commonly known as beard lichens, belong to the family of lichens that grow on trees and rocks in damp and shady places. They are slow-growing, forming compact tufts of hair-like structures that can range in color from greenish to brownish-black. Pogonophora is unique in its structure, as it consists of both fungal and algal components that work together…