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Lichen

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Field Notes

Description:

Green flakey lichen growing on rock.

Habitat:

Dry chaparral area by Lake Hodges in Escondido

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
HeatherMiller
I think it's a Lichen. They grow on rocks, trees, outside walls, and other non-moving surfaces. We find them on the east coast in forests where the air is not polluted by cities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichen
MickGrant
Just needs some moisture perhaps? A very slow life form.

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PublishedAugust 8, 2011

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