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Shore Lichen

Family Teloschistaceae, Xanthoria parietina

Description:

Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a fungus and a photosynthetic partner (green or blue-green alga) growing together in a symbiotic relationship.

Habitat:

Growing on rocky coastline of Western Australia

1 Species ID Suggestions

Lipase
Lipase 11 years ago
yellow scale lichen?
Xanthoria parietina?


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1 Comment

AndreaLim
AndreaLim 11 years ago

Thank you very much for the ID. Yes it looks preety good for Xanthoria parietina. Much appreciated!

Andrea Lim
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Andrea Lim

Western Australia, Australia

Spotted on Aug 26, 2010
Submitted on Mar 11, 2013

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