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Moss and Lichen

Sphagnum (moss) & Cladonia subulata (lichen)

Description:

Green moss and lichen growing together on a dead tree trunk.

Habitat:

Found in Tokai Forest. Cold moist semi shaded area.

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3 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thanks Lars!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

thank you Lars, been so busy with the Rhino mission the past few days. Still meant to get back to all my lichen and mushroom spots! will get to is shortly

LarsKorb
LarsKorb 11 years ago

It's a Peat Moss (Sphagnum sp.) and Cladonia subulata. 95% certain.

Smith Zoo
Spotted by
Smith Zoo

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Sep 23, 2012
Submitted on Sep 25, 2012

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