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"Pink" lichen

Herpothallon Rubrocinctum

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Field Notes

Description:

Lichen in the shape of a target with the center and red edges, approximately 6cm in radius

Habitat:

Sub tropical rain forest.

Notes:

Some say that the presence of this lichen would indicate that the air is healthy.

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Comments (1)

I love it!! And yes, fernams, it is my understanding that the air where lichens are present IS clean & healthy!! ;)
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PublishedJuly 12, 2017

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