USGS Multimedia Gallery: Two Cladonia Lichen Species Among Blueberry Plants

Title: Two Cladonia Lichen Species Among Blueberry Plants

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Two Cladonia lichen species, C. stellaris and C. rangiferina are pictured here among some blueberry plants in Newfoundland. Lichens -- which are often mistaken for moss -- are unusual plant-like organisms that are actually symbioses of fungi, algae and bacteria living together. They usually live on soil, bark, leaves and wood and can live in barren and unwelcoming environments, including the Arctic and in deserts. Lichens produce unique and unusual organic compounds that aid their survival and can have antibiotic, antiviral and other chemotherapeutic activities.

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Photographer: Jim Bennett , USGS

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Type: JPEG image - 4.30 MB
Dimensions: 3136 x 2352
Resolution: 72 dpi

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