Hammered Shield Lichen
by Meckes/ottawa
Title
Hammered Shield Lichen
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Meckes/ottawa
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Hammered shield lichen (Parmelia sulcata); color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Lichens are organisms formed by the symbiotic association of a fungus and a green alga or cyanobacterium. They are able to produce nutrients through photosynthesis by the algal cells, and also absorb minerals from rainwater or acidic digestion of the substrate. Parmelia lichen are classified as foliose due to their flat appearance and leaf-like structures. Fine cilia hairs line the edge of the lichen. Magnification x14 when printed 10 cm wide.
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May 19th, 2021
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