Girraween National Park - Algae, Fungi and Lichens


Algae, Fungi and Lichens Often overlooked, these small organisms have a very big part to play in Girraween's ecology and landscape.
Algae Algae break down rocks into soil, produce oxygen and provide food for many creatures. Some algae are plants, others are bacteria. Algae
Fungi Flora, fauna and fungi! Fungi are the forgotten third Kingdom and are more closely related to animals than plants. Fungi
Lichens Lichens are composite organisms made up of a fungus and an algae. They come in many beautiful shapes and colours. Lichens