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Script/Pencilmark Lichen

Graphis scripta

Photo by PucaK
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Field Notes

Description:

Crustose lichen; gray. Apothecia, raised from the thallus as a elongated, narrow (lirellate) structure; oblong, flexuous and branched, 1-3 x 0.2-0.4 mm; disk narrow to wide and open, dark gray; well developed margin.

Habitat:

Lichen growing on American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) on east-facing slope above lake shore.

Reference Links:

CNALH - Graphis scripta

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Comments (4)
PucaK
Thanks for honoring this humble Sript lichen with a Spotting of the Day award.
DanielePralong
Congratulation PucaK, this Script Lichen is our Spotting of the Day! Thnaks for all your ongoing contributions! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/pb.10150120463815603.-2207520000.1489881915./10158415466625603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/843250755209510912

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PublishedMarch 16, 2017

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