Lichens of North Carolina
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Arthothelium spectabile A. Massal. - Spectacular Comma Lichen


Thallus with ascomata. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Ascomatal section. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Ascus with spores. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Spore. Image by Gary Perlmutter
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Family: Arthoniaceae                                                                                 
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Distribution in North Carolina
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Photo Gallery for Arthothelium spectabile - Spectacular Comma Lichen

Recorded by:
Haywood Co.
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Orange Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Orange Co.
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Orange Co.
Comment: On mature shagbark hickory tree trunk
Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Orange Co.
Comment: On mature shagbark hickory tree trunk		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Orange Co.
Comment: On mature shagbark hickory tree trunk
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Randolph Co.
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Wake Co.
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