Dog Lichen was @SpeciesofUK from 2nd
to 8th June, 2013.
Peltigera, the 'dog lichens,'
is a genus of about 91 species of lichen. Peltigera
is from 'pelta' meaning small shield, in reference to its shape.[1]
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| Dog Lichen [Source: Flickr Creative Commons © amadej2008] |
Dog lichen can occur on moss, trees, rocks, but most often you'll see them
growing directly on soil.[2] They are just one grouping within the diverse and wonderful world of lichens!
