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Lichen (Cladonia Fimbriata) Lichen (Cladonia Fimbriata)<br /> Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic organism composed of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner, usually a green alga.<br /> The &#039;trumpets&#039; (about 1cm high) are used to spread the spores. Cladonia Fimbriata,Cladonia fimbriata,Geotagged,Lichen,Macro,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Lichen (Cladonia Fimbriata)

Lichen (Cladonia Fimbriata)
Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic organism composed of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner, usually a green alga.
The 'trumpets' (about 1cm high) are used to spread the spores.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Very educational, and a welcome change. Didn't know about this organism at all, thanks for enlighting me. Posted 13 years ago

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The Trumpet Lichen

''Cladonia fimbriata'' is a species of lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae.

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Similar species: Lecanorales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Oct 18, 2011. Captured Oct 18, 2011 21:51 in Genneperweg 147, 5644 Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • ISO800
  • 90mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.