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Under the Microscope: Golden-eye Lichen
Lichens are everywhere, on trees, rocks, soil, and leaves. But did you know they aren’t just one organism? They are a unique partnership between fungi and algae (or cyanobacteria).
At Grootbos, you’ll find Teloschistes chrysophthalmus, also called the Golden-eye Lichen. Its bright orange fruiting bodies stand out, surrounded by tiny "eyelashes." Look up into the Milkwood and Afromontane forests, and you might spot them in the canopy!
