lichens
intermediateB1/ˈlaɪkənz/ · li-chens
A composite organism arising from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.
Meanings
A composite organism arising from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.
ایک مشترکہ جاندار جو پھنگی اور سبز پتوں کے درمیان ہم سبی تعلق سے وجود میں آتا ہے۔
لکین
likin
Common Collocations
- tree lichens
- soil lichens
- lichen communities
Example Sentences
Lichens are often found growing on rocks and trees in various environments.
لکین اکثر مختلف ماحول میں چٹانوں اور درختوں پر بڑھتے ہوئے پائے جاتے ہیں۔
likin aksar mukhtalif mahol mein chattanon aur darakhton par barhte hue paye jate hain.
The study of lichens can provide insights into environmental health.
لکین کا مطالعہ ماحولیاتی صحت کے بارے میں معلومات فراہم کرسکتا ہے۔
likin ka mutala maholiyati sehat ke bare mein maloomat faraham kar sakta hai.
Some lichens are used in traditional medicine for their beneficial properties.
کچھ لکین روایتی طب میں انکے فائدہ مند خواص کی وجہ سے استعمال ہوتی ہیں۔
kuch likin riwajati tib mein inke faida mand khasais ki wajah se istemal hoti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember `lichens` as `little lichens` that grow quietly on trees and rocks.
Picture a tree with green patches that look like they have tiny flowers growing on its bark.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
طب کے بغیر ایک قدم بھی نہ بڑھیں
tibb ke baghair ek qadam bhi na barhain
Do not take a step without knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "lichen" — fungus
First known use: 16th century
The word 'lichen' comes from the Latin word 'lichen', which referred to a fungus. The study of lichens became significant in the 19th century as environmental indicators.