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Some Lichen Fungi Let Genes Go Bye

Some Lichen Fungi Let Genes Go Bye

Science Quickly

March 1, 20183m 52s

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Show Notes

A study of 22 different types of lichens revealed 10 included fungi that had lost a gene for energy production, making them completely dependent on their algal partner.

 

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