"lichen" in Chinese (Traditional)
地衣
Definition
地衣是一種由藻類和真菌共同生存組成的小型類植物生物，常見於岩石、樹木或牆壁上。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「地衣」多用於自然科學領域，特指真菌與藻類共棲的生物體。不要與「苔蘚」(moss)混淆，苔蘚是真正的植物。常見於“覆蓋岩石的地衣”、“樹上的地衣”，多見於科學或自然語境中。
Examples
Lichen grows on old rocks in the forest.
森林裡的舊岩石上長有**地衣**。
Some trees are covered in lichen.
有些樹上覆蓋著**地衣**。
Scientists study lichen to learn about pollution.
科學家研究**地衣**來瞭解污染情況。
Did you know that lichen can survive in extreme cold and dry places?
你知道**地衣**可以在極冷和乾燥的地方生存嗎？
If you look closely, you'll see green-gray lichen on the wall.
仔細看，你會在牆上發現灰綠色的**地衣**。
Hikers often use lichen as a sign of clean air in the mountains.
登山者常以**地衣**作為山區空氣清新的標誌。