Graphis scripta | |
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Graphis scripta (lirellae) | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Order: | Graphidales |
Family: | Graphidaceae |
Genus: | Graphis |
Species: | G. scripta |
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Graphis scripta | |
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Graphis scripta is a crustose lichen in the family Graphidaceae. It is commonly called script lichen, secret writing lichen, or similar names, because its growth pattern makes it looks like writing. [2] [3] Stigmidium microspilum and Arthonia graphidicola are associated lichenicolous fungi. [3] It is variable with either curved or stellate apothecia. The margins are carbonaceous and raised, without furrows. Mature spores are without color, but become brown with age. [3]