Lichens are believed to have been the first fungi to team up with photosynthesizing organisms like cyanobacteria and green algae. Lichens can live without rain for months, providing protection for photosynthesizing organisms, which produce oxygen and release it into the atmosphere
decreased power of the nobles in the Estates-General. seizing of lands of the members of the first estate. separation of the third estate from the Estates-General. formation of the first National Assembly.