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![One of the oldest living organisms on earth, Yareta (Azorella compacta) grows in the high deserts of..., Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Pic. DPI-12281708 | agefotostock One of the oldest living organisms on earth, Yareta (Azorella compacta) grows in the high deserts of..., Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Pic. DPI-12281708 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/b8695e25085e75014343a55510c4058c/dpi-12281708.jpg)
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![Rhizocarpon geographicum, known as map lichen. Map lichens are considered the oldest living organism on Earth, age-estimated at 8,600 years Stock Photo - Alamy Rhizocarpon geographicum, known as map lichen. Map lichens are considered the oldest living organism on Earth, age-estimated at 8,600 years Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2FN58M1/rhizocarpon-geographicum-known-as-map-lichen-map-lichens-are-considered-the-oldest-living-organism-on-earth-age-estimated-at-8600-years-2FN58M1.jpg)
Rhizocarpon geographicum, known as map lichen. Map lichens are considered the oldest living organism on Earth, age-estimated at 8,600 years Stock Photo - Alamy
![Rhizocarpons or map lichens are considered the oldest living organism on Earth, age-estimated at 8,600 years. Specimen from Finland Stock Photo - Alamy Rhizocarpons or map lichens are considered the oldest living organism on Earth, age-estimated at 8,600 years. Specimen from Finland Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2DXPC07/rhizocarpons-or-map-lichens-are-considered-the-oldest-living-organism-on-earth-age-estimated-at-8600-years-specimen-from-finland-2DXPC07.jpg)