Lichens Collection (#3)

Fingi and Lichenes, 19th century engraving, lichen, lichens

Lichenes, 19th century engraving, lichen, lichens

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Dog Tooth Lichen - Cornwall, UK. Date:

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Dog Tooth Lichen - Cornwall, UK. Date:

Lichen covered rocks beside lake, Annascaul Lake, Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Lichen covered rock and beach at low tide, Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Scarce Merveille du Jour (Moma alpium) adult, resting on lichen, England, May

Severe cankers on an old but productive apple tree, lichens, apple canker, Nectria galligena, and other signs of its long life

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Lichen (Caloplaca namibensis) Date:

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Lichen - Peninsula de Formentor Date:

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Defacement of rich lichen flora on rocks at the top of Mt. Ashland Date:

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Arctic lichen (Cladonia stellaris) Date:

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Lichens on heathland - mainly Cladonia diversa and other species Date:

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Red & Yellow Crustose Lichens - on slate rocks in the foothills of Sierra Nevada Mountains Date:

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Coastal Redwood - dead tree and decaying wood (Sequoia sempervirens) Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens & ferns on dead trees Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens on dead trees Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens & ferns on dead trees Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens on dead trees Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens on dead cedar Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens on cedar Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens on dead cedar Date:

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Temperate rainforest - lichens on dead cedar Date:

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Succulent Plant - and orange lichens Alexander Bay, South Africa, Africa Date:

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Oakmoss - lichen on a branch detail Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Evernia prunastri) Date:

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Oakmoss - lichen on a branch detail Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Evernia prunastri) Date:

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Stump - covered with mosses and lichens Date:

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Birch - bark covered with mosses and lichens (Betula sp) Date:

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Lichens and green algas - on an oak's bark Date:

Lichen covered rock in water, Norrfallsvikens Nature Reserve, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Cup Lichen (Cladonia pyxidata) fruiting body, with raindrop resting in cup and lensing interior, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Cup Lichen (Cladonia pyxidata) close-up of fruiting body, growing on heathland, Bostall Heath, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England, September

Pile of lichen covered rocks, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Lichen covered rock in boreal forest, High Coast, Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic Sea, Sweden

Cup Lichen (Cladonia pyxidata) fruiting bodies, with raindrops resting in cups and lensing interior, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Lichen covered tree trunks in coniferous forest habitat, Aviemore, Cairngorms N. P
Lichen covered tree trunks in coniferous forest habitat, Aviemore, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, June

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of trunk and branches with lichens, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Spider. Lichen

Arctic rocks and lichen (orange and grey). Lichens are formed from a symbiotic association between a fungus and an alga. The alga is contained within the fungus

Granite wall C013 / 9911
Granite wall. Ancient wall made from blocks of granite, with ferns, moss and lichens growing on the stones. This section is part of the wall enclosing Whiddon Deer Park

String of Sausages Lichen - Bodmin Moor - Cornwall - UK
DAC-610 String of Sausages Lichen Bodmin Moor - Cornwall - UK Usnea articulata David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Witches Whiskers Lichen (Usnea florida) growing on oak branch, Powys, Wales, February

Lichen covered rocks and lake in mountain landscape, Lake Thun, Niederhorn, Swiss Alps, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, August

Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) adult female, resting on lichen covered rock, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, March

Lichen - on tree
ROG-13893 Lichen - on tree Ramalina fraxinea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Lichen - Purace Nationalpark - Departamento Cauca - Colombia
MAR-863 Lichen - Purac Nationalpark Departamento Cauca - Colombia Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Lichens: Nature's Colorful Masterpieces From the vibrant hues of a Stripeless Tree Frog perched on a lichen-covered rock in West Spain to the delicate beauty of mosses and lichens adorning tree stems in Andalucia's Grazalema National Park, they can truly captivating organisms. These incredible life forms can be found flourishing on boulders within granite drystone walls at Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve in Deeside, creating an enchanting tapestry of green and gray. One cannot help but marvel at the intricate patterns formed by Cup lichen as it gracefully sprawls across surfaces, or the vertical cut revealing the complex structure of these fascinating organisms. Lush beech trees serve as hosts for various species of lichen, showcasing their symbiotic relationship with nature. Venturing further afield to Cape Point in South Africa, one encounters marvellous lichens clinging onto rocks amidst breathtaking scenery. The Cape's rugged landscape provides an ideal habitat for these resilient organisms to thrive. In unexpected places like quartzite rocks, Cudbear Lichen finds its home, adding splashes of purple against the rocky backdrop. Even captive creatures like Long-eared owls find solace among pine trees adorned with patches of lichen in Yorkshire, UK. Every twig tells a story when covered by Xanthoria parietina - masses of apothecia create a spectacle that captures our imagination. Meanwhile, off Ireland's Co. Mayo coast lies Ballycastle and Dun Briste Sea Stack where even this remote location is not spared from nature's artistic touch; here too we find stunning lichen thriving amidst harsh conditions and can more than just mere decorations; they play crucial roles in ecosystems worldwide. They provide shelter and food for countless organisms while also contributing to soil formation through their ability to break down rocks over time.