Landscapes of great wonder and beauty lie under our feet and all around us. They are discovered in tunnels in the ground, the heart of flowers, the hollows of trees, fresh-water ponds, seaweed jungles between tides, and even drops of water. Life in these hidden worlds is more startling in reality than anything we can imagine. How could this earth of ours, which is only a speck in the heavens, have so much variety of life, so many curious and exciting creatures?
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What the heck is that thing?!
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That is Cladonia cristatella, commonly known as the British soldiers lichen. It has erect hollow branches ending in the distinctive and unusual red fruiting bodies.
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How weird!
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