Lichens of North Carolina
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Verrucaria cernaensis Zschacke - Cracked Speck Lichen


Thallus. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Immersed perithecia in areoles. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Perithecium. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Spores. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Taxonomy
Family: Verrucariaceae                                                                                 
Identification
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Distribution in North Carolina
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Semi-aquatic on rocks in rivers (Piedmont Rocky River / Riverscour habitat).
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Scott LaGreca
Alamance Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Scott LaGreca
Alamance Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter & Scott LaGreca
Alamance Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Scott LaGreca & Keadan Hill
Orange Co.
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