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Golden Moonglow Lichen - Dimelaena oreina Pale green thallus with black apothecia.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rocks along the coast Dimelaena oreina,Geotagged,Golden Moonglow Lichen,Spring,United States,lichen Click/tap to enlarge

Golden Moonglow Lichen - Dimelaena oreina

Pale green thallus with black apothecia.

Habitat: Growing on rocks along the coast

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    I agree, Dimelaena oreina Posted 5 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks for the confirmation! Posted 5 years ago

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The Golden Moonglow Lichen

''Dimelaena oreina'' is a greenish yellow placodioid lichen. The color of the greenish yellow thallus is derived from usnic acid in the cortex.

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Similar species: Teloschistales
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Uploaded Feb 10, 2020. Captured Jun 16, 2019 17:32 in 1563 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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