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Shore Lichen

Family Teloschistaceae, Xanthoria parietina

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a fungus and a photosynthetic partner (green or blue-green alga) growing together in a symbiotic relationship.

Habitat:

Growing on rocky coastline of Western Australia

Reference Links:

Xanthoria parietina

Species ID Suggestions

yellow scale lichen?

Xanthoria parietina?
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Comments (1)
Andrea Lim
Thank you very much for the ID. Yes it looks preety good for Xanthoria parietina. Much appreciated!

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PublishedMarch 11, 2013

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