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Lichen (Foliose)
Lichen (Foliose) (Product Code: SCL467/0188) is a specimen of a foliose, or leaf-like, lichen in a glass specimen jar, used to teach lichen growth forms and symbiosis in biology laboratories. Foliose lichens grow as flat, lobed sheets loosely attached to bark or rock, and the jar helps students see this form while learning that a lichen is a partnership between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Biological specimen (lichen) |
| Growth form | Foliose — flattened, leaf-like lobes |
| Supplied in | Glass specimen jar |
| Purpose | Laboratory study of lichen form and symbiosis |
| Suitable for | Lessons on fungi, symbiosis and lichen growth forms |
| Product code | SCL467/0188 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Foliose Lichen Specimen Used For?
Lichens are usually taught through three growth forms, and the foliose type sits between the crust-like crustose lichens and the shrubby fruticose lichens. With this jar, students compare the upper and lower surfaces of the lobes and discuss how the lichen body (thallus) is built from fungal threads that shelter photosynthetic algal cells. Teachers also use lichens to introduce bioindicators, because many species are sensitive to air pollution.
A practical approach is to line up the foliose, fruticose and crustose specimens and ask students to rank them by how firmly each is attached to its surface. Adding a slide of a green alga such as Spirogyra helps them picture the photosynthetic partner. Keep the jar with the rest of your plant biology lab equipment on a stable shelf, with the lid closed and out of sunlight.
Supplier
The foliose lichen specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab from Ambala in Haryana, India. It sources lichen and plant specimens for schools, colleges and dealers, and can quote all three lichen growth forms together for delivery in India or international markets. See our company profile for an overview of the business.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items that round out a lesson on lichens and symbiosis:
- Lichen (Fruticose) — the shrubby growth form, for a three-way comparison
- Lichen (Crustose) — the crust-forming type that is pressed tightly onto its surface
- Spirogyra — a prepared slide of a green alga to illustrate the photosynthetic partner
- Fungi (Agaricus) — a chart giving background on fungal structure
- Hand Lens — for looking at the lobes and surface texture through the glass
Find more specimens in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a lichen foliose?
A lichen is foliose when its thallus forms flat, leaf-like lobes with distinct upper and lower surfaces, loosely attached to its base. The Lichen (Foliose) specimen shows this form; crustose lichens are pressed flat onto the surface, while fruticose lichens are branched and shrubby.
Which lichen species is in the Lichen (Foliose) jar?
Our product details describe the Lichen (Foliose) specimen by growth form only and do not name a species. Contact us if you need the species confirmed for your syllabus, and we will check the batch you are quoted.
Are the jar size and preservation method of the Lichen (Foliose) specimen stated?
Not in our current documentation. Ask for the jar size and preservation method of the Lichen (Foliose) specimen with your quotation request, especially if your storage space or safety rules need them in advance.
Should I buy all three lichen types with the Lichen (Foliose) specimen?
Buying the Lichen (Foliose) specimen with the fruticose and crustose jars lets students compare the growth forms directly, which is how the topic is usually examined. Each type has its own product code, so you can also order just one.
Who supplies the Lichen (Foliose) specimen?
The Lichen (Foliose) specimen is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources it for schools, colleges and dealers, and quotes it with the code SCL467/0188 for delivery in India or international markets.
How do I look after the Lichen (Foliose) specimen?
Keep the Lichen (Foliose) jar closed and upright on a stable shelf, and avoid direct sunlight, which can fade biological material over time. The specimen is meant to be viewed through the glass, so there is no need to open the jar.
Request a Quote
To request a quote for Lichen (Foliose), use our contact page or add it to the enquiry cart, together with the fruticose and crustose specimens if you want the full set.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
