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Disk Lichen

Lecidea sp.

Photo by Machi
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44.2302, -69.0477

Field Notes

Description:

Crustose lichen with black apothecia. I think the last two photos might be fresher ones, but I'm not sure

Habitat:

Boulder in Camden Hills State Park

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Comments (1)
Brian38
It looks like Lecidea tessellata. If you get a chance check out Richard Droker's pics on Flickr. He has the most incredible pics of lichens I've ever seen. i'm starting to use it as a research tool.

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BioBlitz, Maine
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PublishedMay 22, 2017

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