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British Soldier Lichen
Cladonia cristatella
40.7694, -73.1528
Field Notes
Description:
Very small bluish-gray lichen with distinct red tops. Lichens are actually a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and very often an algae. This makes them a bit more complicated as an organism. They are traditionally named after their fungal component. The algae in this species is Trebouxia erici.
Habitat:
Woodlands in Connetquot State Park, NY. Growing profusely on some of the decaying downed trees.
Notes:
Some general info on Lichens:
http://www.backyardnature.net/lichens.htm
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PublishedApril 2, 2013
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