Solorina spongiosa #

Taxon #

Solorina spongiosa

Organization #

Socket Lichens, Peltigerales

Identification #

The Solorina species with the most reduced thalli, being restricted to a margin around the socket-like or urceolate apothecia. Appearing like small, immersed cups or pits in the substrate. The apothecia are usually a chocolate brown but can blacken in some instances.

Substrate #

Terricolous, muscicolous, bryocolous

Notes #

Probably an overlooked species given its small size.

Photos #