Intense light and dark lichen is a species that falls under a broader group of lichen-forming fungi. This type of organism is a symbiosis, consisting of a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria living together to the benefit of both. Intense light and dark lichen possesses a distinctive thallus, which is leaf-like in appearance, attaching to various surfaces in its natural habitat. It plays a critical role in ecosystems, often contributing to the stability of the soil and being an indicator of air quality.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 20 cm
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Attributes of Intense light and dark lichen
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 cm
Cap
5 - 20 cm across; foliose to subfruticose, caespitose; light gray to gray, tan to black;smooth
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Species Status
Locally common to abundant
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Intense light and dark lichen
Forest
Scientific Classification of Intense light and dark lichen