The distinctive orange lichen, Xanthoria polycarpa, is comon growing on twigs and bark and particulalry in coastal areas. The fruiting bodies, or asoc

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The distinctive orange lichen, Xanthoria polycarpa, is comon growing on twigs and bark and particulalry in coastal areas. The fruiting bodies, or asocarps are well developed.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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