Dot lichens
Scientific name: Bacidia
Dot lichens
Scientific name: Bacidia
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
You are nearly certain to have encountered fungi from the dot lichens family since they are very widespread and can be found growing on trees, walls, rocks, and pavement. These fungi grow as lichens, which are actually combinations of fungi with algae or bacteria which live within the fungal structure. It is easiest to spot dot lichens fungi in winter when many plants die off, revealing them.
Species of Dot lichens
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original