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Reindeer Lichen, Deer Lichen

Cladonia rangiferina

Description:

Lichen are a symbiotic mingling of Cyanobacteria & fungi...therefore I wasn't sure where to classify them. A fruticose Lichen

Habitat:

Dry side of the mountain..deciduous forest

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2 Comments

KishaB
KishaB 11 years ago

I had never seen this before this year. Thanks!!

p.young713
p.young713 12 years ago

Thats very interesting, I did not know this!!

ceherzog
Spotted by
ceherzog

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 4, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2011

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