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Script lichen
Graphis cf. scripta
43.3903, -7.17663
Field Notes
Description:
Crustose lichen. Very variable. It has a thin, smooth, pale crust with prominent, long, very narrow, curved, often forked apothecia (lirellae), with a grey hymenium and raised, black, unfurrowed margins. Very similar to G. elegans.
Widespread and often common on smooth bark. Generally the commonest of a group of very similar species, including species of Graphina and Phaeographis, that require microscopic examination for certain identification. Sometimes parasitised by Stigmidium microspilum
Common of the soft bark of deciduous trees
Habitat:
Spotted on the soft bark of a common alder. Riverine river. Reserva de la Biosfera del Rio Eo.
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
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