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Picture ©2010 Kay Newbury University of Reading

Shield lichen - Parmelia sulcata
Family - Parmeliaceae
Also known as Shield lichen, Net-marked parmelia

Many thanks to Kay Newbury at Reading University for the identification of this Lichen species - Parmelia sulcata - a thallus formed of flat, "leafy", grey lobes that gows on bark. Each lobe has a fine network of white lines on the surface giving it a cracked appearance.

Basic species description for Lichens.

Net-marked parmelia or Shield lichen, from the family Parmeliaceae is very tolerant of pollution and is widespread making it one of the more common lichens.

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