hobby #156
Lichen Microscopy
Collecting and identifying lichen species through microscopic examination of reproductive structures, chemical spot tests, and thin-layer chromatography. Combining field collection, specimen preparation, and analytical chemistry to distinguish cryptic species that look identical to the naked eye.
Flash Yellow If You're Already Watching
Lichen MicroscopyFound a lichen while sorting dried mushrooms. Touched it with drain cleaner. It flashed yellow in half a second and I almost missed it.