Old wood rimmed lichen
Scientific name: Lecanactis
Old wood rimmed lichen
Scientific name: Lecanactis
Description
Old wood rimmed lichen is a group of lichen species often found growing on tree bark or rocks. They form thin, crust-like patches that can be white, gray, or pale green. Some old wood rimmed lichen species produce unique chemicals that react with iodine, turning blue-black. This reaction was historically used to detect counterfeit banknotes. Old wood rimmed lichen lichens play a role in ecosystem health by contributing to nutrient cycling.
Species of Old wood rimmed lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Arthoniomycetes Order
Arthoniales Family
Roccellaceae Genus
Old wood rimmed lichen 
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