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Script Lichen

Graphis scripta

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A crustose lichen whose elongated fruiting bodies resemble scribbles or writing on the bark of trees.

Habitat:

Growing on a tree in a mixed forest with lots of hemlock, oak, and birch.

Reference Links:

Graphis scripta - Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
maplemoth662
Two, very pretty, and very interesting photos....

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PublishedMarch 19, 2018

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