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CLADONIA SP. LICHEN,Chalk Comb-moss Nostoc spp (cyanobacteria)
Cladonia sp.lichen (green fungi stalks) growing in amongst star jelly (green jelly) inter-twined with chalk comb-moss. The location where i spotted this grouping appears to have no documentation on the diverse species of fauna and mysterious micro-organisms which dwell in the caves and crevises of the pre-historic rock formation. such an diverse place.
I found this tiny eco-system at toad rock in tunbridge wells, there was a opening at the top of the rock which was exposed to significant moisture. The Environment is just so versatile.
I am so impressed with this little cluster!
Spotted on Nov 8, 2013
Submitted on Nov 8, 2013
10 Comments
thank-you!!
alas, they have names now aha!
thanks
Thanks Dilan, this little grouping Made me smile!
Nice one Janine!!
thank- you for the favorite!
i believe so thanks for the help Chesterbperry!!
The jelly could be a Nostoc spp., known as star jelly, it is a cyanobacteria that goes unseen, until after it rains and swells into a gelatinous mass.
thank-you for the favorites its a cool little fungi!
i believe the fungi may be CLADONIA SP. LICHEN, yet to find out what the jelly substance is!