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Soot lichen
Scientific name: Cyphelium
Soot lichen
Scientific name: Cyphelium
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Description
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Soot lichen is a family of fungi that contains many species that are commonly known as shadow lichens. The source of this name is unclear, but it may refer to the white and black coloration of many species. You will most commonly spot these fungi growing with algae and bacteria as lichens on wood, rocks, and trees.
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Species of Soot lichen
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Scientific Classification
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