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Yellow lichenized fungi in the large family Teloshcistaceae on a tree base in Tuscany, Italy. #277829262
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Pictured are yellow lichen-forming fungi in the large family Teloschistaceae on a tree base in Tuscany, Italy. Many species within the Teloschistaceae family exhibit bright and vibrant colors, including yellow, orange, red, or brown pigmentation. These colors are often due to the presence of pigments called carotenoids. They contribute to soil formation, nitrogen fixation, and can serve as a food source for animals in certain ecosystems.