Mycoporum acervatum

Spore Ascus

Thin Section

Thallus

 Lichen Index

Mycoporum acervatum stained ascus.

This picture depicts an ascus of M. acervatum that has been stained with potassium iodide. Immature spores can be seen inside beginning to form.
Mycoporum acervatum unstained ascus.

Spores that are closer to maturity are contained in the unstained ascus to the left. Asci of this genus have 8 spores.