Cryptothecia rubrocincta (Christmas wreath lichen)
Phylum :Ascomycota Class :Arthoniomycetes Order :Arthoniales
“The lichen forms continuous, circular crust-like patches on dead wood, readily recognizable by the prominent red pigment. The red pigment, called chiodectonic acid, is one of several chemicals the lichen produces to help tolerate inhospitable growing conditions.”
Toca da onça, Friburgo, Lumiar, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
June, 2015
















