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Lichens: Structure, Types, and Ecological Significance
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Which of the following scientist coined term lichen?
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Theophrastus
💡 Explanation:
Lichen is a symbiotic association of fungi ( Ascomycota or basidiomycete) with an alga (Chlorophyceae or Cyanophyceae). The term Lichen was coined by Theophrastus (370-285 BC).
So, the correct option is 'Theophrastus'.