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Lichens growing on rock

Pale Lichens growing on rock.

New Zealand has over 2,000 species of lichen. How many can you see on this tree trunk? How many can you find in the school playground?

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Rights: Lara Bieleski
Published: 18 June 2008Size: 131 KB
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