Irish lichens: home Algae and Cyanobacteria

Nostoc commune

Kingdom: Bacteria     Phyllum: Cyanobacteria     Class: Cyanophyceae
Nostoc commune
Cyanobacteria

Occurs in both terrestrial and freshwater environments. Large patches can appear suddenly on moist paths, roads, roofs and poorly drained ground.
Photographs:
October 2009

On country road
Ballingeary
Co. Cork,
SW Ireland.

Nostoc commune


Nostoc commune
Nostoc commune

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