Subj : ES Picture of the Day 15  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu Dec 15 2022 11:01:14

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Lace Lichen

   December 15, 2022


    CindyT_Pismo Preserve Lace Lichen
   Photographer:  Cindy Todd

   Summary Author:  Cindy Todd

    Lace Lichen (Ramalina menziesii) is the official lichen of the
   State of California. This  lichen has a fishnet or lace look to it,
   hence its common name. Prevalent along the Coast of California, it’s
   both a source of food and nesting material for a number of different
   animal species.

   As a backpacker/hiker who lives in California, I see it often -- it
   gives an eerie look to trees on a foggy morning. With the lace
   structure hanging down off a branch, you sometimes feel like you're in
   a horror movie where an  evil witch suddenly appears. But I love
   hiking in terrain where lace lichen thrives. Photo taken on July 16,
   2022.


   Pismo Beach, California Coordinates: 35.1428, -120.6413


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