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Cladonia leporina Fr., 1831
Jester Lichen
Florida native
Jester lichen - Cladonia leporina - in Ocala National Forest. This is just one of the several species of Cladonia that is commonly called British soldiers lichen.
Lichens are both an algae and a fungus, living in partnership with each other. In many cases, neither organism could live without the other.
Cladonia leporina is a member of the Cladoniaceae - family.
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Date record last modified: Dec 27, 2023
