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parmeliaceae

/pɑːrˈmiːliːəsiː/

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noun

/pɑːrˈmiːliːəsiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruСемейство лишайников, симбиотических организмов, состоящих из грибов и водорослей, обычно встречающихся на деревьях, камнях и почве.

A family of lichens, which are symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae, commonly found on trees, rocks, and soil.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A family of lichensC2formalscientific

    A large and diverse family of lichenized fungi, commonly known as shield lichens, characterized by their foliose (leafy) growth form.

    ruСемейство лишайников

    • The Parmeliaceae family includes many species found on tree bark and rocks.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Parmeliaceae in the Amazon rainforest.
    • Lichens from the Parmeliaceae family are often used in traditional medicine.