Yellow Scale Lichen by julienne1

Yellow Scale Lichen

Its Latin name is Xanthoria parietina. The saucer shaped areas are apothecia which I believe are the areas where spores are produced. Lichen are intriguing organisms that are made up of both fungus and algae in a strange sort of partnership. They are supposed to be a good indicator of clean air as they don't tolerate pollution very well.
Great color and texture!
January 12th, 2015  
lovely,looks like thousands of golden yellow trumpets!
January 13th, 2015  
Love the colours great pic
January 13th, 2015  
Nice shot
January 13th, 2015  
fabulous shot
January 13th, 2015  
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