Entanglements: Lichens are Always Many

Lichens are a symbiosis between algae or cyanobacteria and filaments of fungi. This means that they are always many.

A closeup photo shows lichens on a wooden branch. They form thick, patchy structures in a turquoise color with violet dark spots atop. A close up photo shows the structures of lichens on a wooden branch. The lichens form thick, nested structures and have colors ranging from a greyish blue to dark violet spots. In between, the brown structures of the bark come through, which are partially covered with fine moss. Five branches and logs of varying sizes have been arranged on the floor and photographed from above, with bark and two leaves next to them. On the branches, lichens and mycelium networks grow. The leaves are covered with small red dot-like structures of unknown origin. This photo shows the same elements as the close ups and gives a sense of scale.