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Tar lichen

Verrucaria maura

Description:

"Verrucaria maura is a lichen that forms a thin, matt-black layer on rock surfaces that can resemble an oil stain." MarLIN

Habitat:

Rocky shore tidal pools, Tamariz beach, Estoril

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mendes.madalena
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mendes.madalena

Portugal

Spotted on Apr 18, 2015
Submitted on May 24, 2015

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