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Marchandiomyces corallinus
Lichenicolous fungi. It attacks lichens. Bright pink coralloid sclerotia on dead and dying areas of the host thallus. Widespread, can be common on various lichen species, including Physcia and Parmelia and causes extensive die-back of host lichen. The attacked lichen seems to be Labothalia radiosa (Hoffm.) Haffelner (chemo subcircinata).
Attacking a crustaceous lichen. Parque Nacional de Monfragüe
It is very difficult to distinguish from M. aurantiacus although most probably it is M. corallinus. Microscopy would be needed to confirm it 100% sure Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/36; ISO Speed Rating: 1600. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Jan 31, 2014
Submitted on Feb 25, 2014
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I identified the attacked lichen as Labothalia radiosa (Hoffm.) Haffelner (chemo subcircinata).