Kids, This is a LICHEN, in the genus Peltigera. The white things you see on its underside are hairs that hold it to the moss it lives on top of. Greg Streveler
Dear Greg, Thank you for the answer. We have a question for you. Why do you think that lichen grows near Glen's Ditch--does it just grow near water? From Bethany
Welcome to the Gustavus 4th & 5th grade blog! The 4th & 5th grade will be posting information about their year-long scientific study on this blog. After each field trip that they take they will post a field report with some photos and questions. Occasionally, other work will be posted too! Comments and questions from followers are appreciated.
Kids,
ReplyDeleteThis is a LICHEN, in the genus Peltigera. The white things you see on its underside are hairs that hold it to the moss it lives on top of.
Greg Streveler
Dear Greg,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the answer. We have a question for you. Why do you think that lichen grows near Glen's Ditch--does it just grow near water?
From Bethany