Dyplolabia afzelii (Syn: Graphis afzelii)

Spore Ascus

Thin Section

Thallus

Lichen Index

Asci of most graphic lichens are narrow and all have just a single wall. They do not stain when iodine is introduced but the spores generally become some shade of blue providing a contrast between the two. With this species each ascus contains 8 spores.