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Answer:
I don't know exactly what the growth of lichens symbolizes in general, but I found the information about what does it mean for California state:
In 2016, according to The Mercury News (mercurynews dot com), Lace Lichen
becomes state symbol of California. The president of the California Lichen Society, Shelly Benson, said: " Lichens are widely overlooked. Our main mission was really to create more awarness about lichens and their role in the ecosystem."
As Lichen, widespread and may be long-lived, was chosen for a state symbol, its growth may symbolize the increase of state strength.
Explanation:
The answer is nutrients.
Nutrients nourish the body by providing it with energy and/or contributing to the body's metabolic processes. Nutrients come from food in the form of carbs, fats, and protein, all of which need to be digested by the body before it can use these nutrients.
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