Els liquens

This temporary exhibition describes this botanical group, lichens, and brings us closer to their uses and their role as environmental indicators.

La Casa de l'Aigua hosts this exhibition dedicated to lichens, an organism formed by the symbiosis between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. The visit allows visitors to learn what these living beings are, how they adapt to environments as varied as the city, the jungle, high mountains, rocks, tree bark or rooftops, and how sensitive they are to changes in the environment.

On loan from the Consorci del Parc Natural de Collserola, the exhibition also explores the presence of this group in the nearby natural environment, where numerous species have been catalogued, including some of great rarity. Through information panels and graphic material, the display is designed for all kinds of visitors interested in science and nature, offering a rigorous approach to its biology and its role in ecosystems.