A1 noun तटस्थ

lichen

/ˈlaɪ.kən/

Lichen is a small, slow-growing organism that looks like a flat, crusty plant. It usually grows on rocks, tree trunks, and walls and is actually a mix of algae and fungi living together.

उदाहरण

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1

The old stone wall is covered in green and orange lichen.

The old stone wall is covered in green and orange lichen.

2

The historical committee noted that lichen is damaging the ancient marble statues.

The historical committee noted that lichen is damaging the ancient marble statues.

3

Wow, this tree is almost completely hidden by thick lichen!

Wow, this tree is almost completely hidden by thick lichen!

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
lichen
विशेषण
lichenous
संबंधित
lichenology
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Alice Algae' and 'Freddie Fungus' taking a 'likin' (lichen) to each other and living together on a rock.

त्वरित क्विज़

The hikers noticed colorful ______ growing on the surface of the mountain rocks.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: lichen

उदाहरण

1

The old stone wall is covered in green and orange lichen.

everyday

The old stone wall is covered in green and orange lichen.

2

The historical committee noted that lichen is damaging the ancient marble statues.

formal

The historical committee noted that lichen is damaging the ancient marble statues.

3

Wow, this tree is almost completely hidden by thick lichen!

informal

Wow, this tree is almost completely hidden by thick lichen!

4

Lichen species are frequently used by scientists to monitor atmospheric pollution levels.

academic

Lichen species are frequently used by scientists to monitor atmospheric pollution levels.

5

Our exterior cleaning service specializes in removing lichen from office building facades.

business

Our exterior cleaning service specializes in removing lichen from office building facades.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
lichen
विशेषण
lichenous
संबंधित
lichenology

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

crusty lichen crusty lichen
lichen-covered rock lichen-covered rock
orange lichen orange lichen
grow lichen grow lichen
lichen diversity lichen diversity

सामान्य वाक्यांश

lichen crust

lichen crust

foliose lichen

foliose lichen

lichen growth

lichen growth

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

lichen vs moss

Moss is a simple green plant with tiny leaves, whereas lichen is a combination of fungus and algae.

lichen vs lycan

A lycan is a fictional werewolf, sounding similar to the pronunciation 'li-ken'.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Lichen is usually treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the growth generally, but can be countable when referring to specific biological species.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often mistake lichen for moss; remember that lichen is usually flatter, crustier, and can be many colors like orange or grey.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Alice Algae' and 'Freddie Fungus' taking a 'likin' (lichen) to each other and living together on a rock.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Greek word 'leikhen', which referred to a plant-like growth or skin disease.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Uncountable noun (mostly) Can be used as a compound noun: lichen species Commonly follows the pattern: 'covered in lichen'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Lichens have been used for centuries in some cultures as a source of natural dyes for wool and clothing.

त्वरित क्विज़

The hikers noticed colorful ______ growing on the surface of the mountain rocks.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: lichen

nature के और शब्द

omnivore

A1

An omnivore is an animal or person that eats both plants and meat. They have a varied diet because they can digest many different types of food sources.

scavenger

A1

A scavenger is an animal or a person that finds and collects things that others have thrown away or left behind. In nature, it refers to animals that eat dead plants or other dead animals to survive.

migration

A1

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.

hibernation

A1

Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that some animals take during the winter. It helps them save energy and survive when there is very little food available.

camouflage

A1

Camouflage is a way to hide by looking like the things around you. It helps animals and people stay safe by blending into the background so they are hard to see.

pond

A1

A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.

marsh

A1

A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.

waterfall

A1

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.

rapids

A1

Rapids are parts of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks. They look white and bubbly and can be dangerous for boats.

delta

A1

A delta is a low, flat area of land where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea. It is often shaped like a triangle and is formed by sand and soil left by the water.

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