Diversity and Distribution of the Saxicolous Lichens, Family Megasporaceae (Pertusariales, Ascomycota) in Southern Xinjiang, China

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#Lobothallia
#NorthernHemisphere
#speciesrichness
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Picture of two balls of Aspicilia fruticulosa on the ground. Source: Rafael Medina (flickr)

Remember the Rolling Stones? Well, get ready for 'The Rolling Lichens'! 🤘🏻🌱

This is #Aspicilia fruticulosa, a vagrant lichen! Unlike other lichens, its thallus is not attached to the substrate and its reproduction is mainly vegetative!