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Yes, lichens can be found in deserts.
Yes, lichen can be found in desert environments. They are able to survive in harsh conditions by forming symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae. This allows them to find moisture and nutrients where they may be scarce.
lichen growing on tree bark
An example of cold desert commensalism is the relationship between lichen and a tree in the Arctic tundra. The lichen benefits from having a stable substrate provided by the tree, while the tree is not significantly affected by the presence of the lichen.
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Yes, desert dwellers live in a desert.
No, only certain species can make lichen. These certain species cannot live without their alga/cyanobacterium partner.
Up to 4,500 years