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Bloodspot Lichen

Ophioparma ventosa

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Distinctive, bright red apothecia on yellowish-white thallus. I'm not sure exactly what the black dots are.

Habitat:

Rock outcropping on top of Pillar Mountain

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Comments (1)
Brian38
Fantastic Machi!! Your finding some amazing lichens-keep it up.

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Alaska Fauna and Flora
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Great Alaskan Challenge
Photographed
PublishedAugust 13, 2017

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