Lichens of North Carolina
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Arthonia apatetica (A.Massal.) Th.Fr. - comma lichen


Image by Gary Perlmutter
Thallus with ascomata. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Ascomatal section in K/I. Image by Gary Perlmutter.
Ascomatal squash in K/I, showing spores. Image by Gary Perlmutter.
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Family: Arthoniaceae                                                                                 
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Wake Co.
Comment: Ascomatal section in K/I. Image by Gary Perlmutter.		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Wake Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Wake Co.
Comment: 		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Wake Co.
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