Cupped soot lichen is a distinctive type of lichen with a sooty or tar-like appearance. It typically grows on the bark of trees, often appearing as black crusty patches. This species thrives in various environments and is known for its resilience and ability to live in symbiosis with algae, which provides them with nutrients through photosynthesis.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 3 mm
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General Info About Cupped soot lichen
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Attributes of Cupped soot lichen
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 3 mm
Cap
1.5 - 3 mm in diameter; whitish or grayish, black; scaled, granular or warty
