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Ultra-Violet (UV) Light and Lichens
Ultra-violet light can reveal hidden colors on lichens. These revealed colors tell us about the adaptations of lichens, their species identity, and are simply aesthetically beautiful. These pixie cup lichens (cladonia spp.) in Image 1 show colors ranging from red, orange, green, turquoise, indigo, violet, and more. This medium patch is about 8″ in diameter…
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Hello World!
My name is Tanner and I love lichens, fungi, and the interconnected outdoor world! I plan to use this website to share the lichen knowledge I create to make it accessible to other potential lichen lovers. I enjoy seeing lichens in their development, death, and changes through the seasons! There is always something new to…