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Cladonia fimbriata lichen closeup Fun fact: wonder why this species has such a trunk with a cup shape at the end? That cup will fit one rain drop exactly. Next, spores are mixed into that water, and it is a matter of time before the next rain drops launches this mix into the air, thereby spreading those spores. Berghem,Cladonia fimbriata,Europe,Maashorst,Macro,Netherlands,autumn Click/tap to enlarge

Cladonia fimbriata lichen closeup

Fun fact: wonder why this species has such a trunk with a cup shape at the end? That cup will fit one rain drop exactly. Next, spores are mixed into that water, and it is a matter of time before the next rain drops launches this mix into the air, thereby spreading those spores.

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

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

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2014. Captured Oct 12, 2014 13:02.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.5
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm