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lichens

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/ˈlaɪkənz/ · li-chens

A composite organism arising from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

mossfungusalgaeکائیپھنگیسبز

Antonyms

sterilitybarrenتنہائیپنچھی

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.

Easily Confused With

lichenology:Lichenology is the scientific study of lichens, while lichens are the organisms themselves.

Word Family

lichenologist
nounلکینولوجسٹ

See Also

💡 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.