Lichens of North Carolina
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Metamelanea melambola (Tuck.) Henssen - Black Tar Lichen


Image by Gary Perlmutter
Image by Gary Perlmutter
Ascoma section in water. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Ascoma section in K/I. Image by Gary Perlmutter
Taxonomy
Family: Lichinaceae                                                                                 
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Photo Gallery for Metamelanea melambola - Black Tar Lichen

Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
Comment: on rocks in river channel		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
Comment: on rocks in river channel
Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
Comment: on rocks in river channel		Recorded by: Gary Perlmutter, Scott LaGreca & Mike Papay
Chatham Co.
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