Lichens of North Carolina
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Aspicilia laevata (Ach.) Arnold - sunken disk lichen



Thallus on rock. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Thallus with ascomata. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascomatal section. Image by Gary Perlmutter
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Family: Megasporaceae                                                                                 
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Photo Gallery for Aspicilia laevata - sunken disk lichen

Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Alamance Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Alamance Co.
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Haywood Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Orange Co.
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Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter
Orange Co.
Comment: Ascomatal section. Image by Gary Perlmutter
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Randolph Co.
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