Marine Golden Crust lichen is one of the best known and colourful of the lichens. They are most often seen on rocks close to the high-tide mark

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Marine Golden Crust lichen is one of the best known and colourful of the lichens. They are most often seen on rocks close to the high-tide mark along the coasts

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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