Hello,
Diploschistes scruposus is a crustose lichen that is common on schist and silicate rocks.
- on location (Eifel, Germany); shot with my mobile
- Closeup Thallus, 105 mm makroobjective with 36 mm extension ring, 38 picture stack with Helicon.
- section apothecium, LCB (lactophenol-cottonblue) stain
- closeup spores
Diploschistes scruposus, a crustose lichen
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Thank you, all, for your positive response.
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Thank you, Mike. Yes, in pictures 3 - 6 the sections were stained with LCB (lactophenol-cottonblue). It is a mixture of Phenol, lactic acid and a very small amount of cotton blue and a much smaller amount of acid fuchsin (formula by Dr. F. Schumm).Mike wrote: Did you stain the material?
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