Lichen, Mar. 21, 2010
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Showing posts with label lichen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lichen. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I'm always astounded by the the endless variations in form within this one variety of lichen--the Antlered perfume lichen (Evernia prunastri), if I'm not mistaken. The basic structure is always the same, yet each lichen is entirely different from the next. I want to understand this better.
Lichen, Mar. 7, 2010
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Although one finds lichens throughout the parks below, there are certain areas where lichens are most abundant, and where one finds the greatest variety of lichen species. In some places, one tends to find lichens that have been flattened under the feet of joggers or the wheels of bicycles. In some ways the flattening obscures lichens unique growth patterns, since these patterns are essentially three-dimensional. However, in other ways the flattening reveals aspects of these growth patterns that might otherwise be difficult to perceive, or comprehend.
Decaying Lichen, Feb. 14, 2010
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Monday, February 15, 2010
I've mentioned the lichens you often see on the paths and roads in the two parks below. There are several different species of lichen in the two-park area, and even within one species, no two lichens are alike. Each one has its own personality.
Lichen and Leaves, Feb. 15, 2010
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Tomorrow, rain is expected. Today the ground was soggy, and there were more clouds than clear areas of sky, but there has been no rain so far. I noticed an odd cloud formation over the lake, along the east side.
Strange Cloud Formation, Jan. 9, 2010
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