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Lambiella insularis
Lambiella insularis (Parasitic Crack Lichen) is the dark brown to black crustose lichen, which parasites on Lecanora rupicola - the white crustose lichen. This is a fascinating symbiotic relationship that has been documented. Pic 3 shows the harsh environment of the scablands.
Scablands in a wilderness area near Vantage, Washington. Exposed boulder in a harsh and windy environment.
Spotted on Aug 17, 2019
Submitted on Sep 3, 2019
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