ID based up on the number of following morphological characters of the Cumberland rock-shield lichen (Xanthoparmelia cumberlandia). General appearance, microhabitat of the rock surface, abundant isidia, tan downside, as well asl as K+ (green), C-, KC - cortex, K+ yellow turning orangish pink, C -, and KC -medulla. Ineterestingly, rhizines were irregularly distributed to me, and they actially reminded me cilia.
References:
Brodo, I.M., Duran Sharnoff, S., Sharnoff, S. 2001. Lichens of North America. Yale University Press. New Haven & London.
It was on the death brunch of the tree (Prunus sp.)
Transcaucasian Horn-Nosed viper (Vipera (Rhinaspis) transcaucasiana), female from Kojori, Georgia, 2005
Armenian Meadow Steppe Viper (Vipera (Pelias) eriwanensis) female, 2007
Armenian Meadow-Steppe Viper
Adult female.
Observation time was about 11 AM.
Darevski's Viper (Vipera (Pelias) darevskii) from Leghly Mountain, Armenia, 2003,
gravid female
Road Killed specimen
Diagnosis of the Bushy beard lichen (Usnera strigosa) is based on the presence of he central supportive cord, thalus growing in bushy tufts from a single point, not blackened base, presence of apothecia, dense reddish medulla. Spor tests of the cortex (KC+ yellow) suggested presence of usnic acid, medulla in this specimen was K-, C- KC-, as well as geographic location (Cape Code, NE US).
References:
Brodo, I.M., Duran Sharnoff, S., Sharnoff, S. 2001. Lichens of North America. Yale University Press. New Haven & London.
Plated Rock Tripe
Habitat:
On the vertical surface of the rock in the broad leaf forest. S-W exp. Elevation: 106 m a.s.l. Can be seen together with Lasallia papulosa and other minor rock lichenes. Seems to prefere more shady and humid microbabitat compared to Lasallia papulosa.
Comment: Widespread species here.
Was introduced here in 1990th by Karen Martirosyan in the area of the Zoo. In 1997 formed a small but stable population. After a local fire in 2000, I haven't seen these lizard here any more.
Originally from Meghry Mountain Ridge, Armenia.
Adult male
