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Verrucaria Lichen

Verrucaria sp.

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

I spotted this beautiful lichen growing on a rock in a deciduous forest.
Unlike any other lichen that I've seen so far, it had a compact rimose thallus with a gorgeous reddish pink color all around the edges.

Habitat:

Growing on a rock in a deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Verrucaria - Wikipedia

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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018

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