2016/17 collections: lichens

The marks for the lichen collections varied wildly. But there were some excellent ones. This one was given a mark in the mid-80s. It certainly looks amazing, with lots of good quality specimens beautifully arranged and labelled in an easily openable case.

The labels were praised, although the markers did mention that habitat type could also have been included. They mentioned that the strict alphabetical layout meant that two of the Physcias were not together. I think I'd want to see the families on the labels too, so that species in the same family would be more obvious - they don't always have the same genus name.

The field notebook was given one of the best marks I could see across the whole class - approved for its excellent detail of site descriptions, notes on species, clear identification and discussion of diagnostic features, with sketches and maps.

 This field notebook comes from another collection which also got a First. It was also praised for its good site and specimen notes - although it's worth noting that should you use someone else's photos as illustration, you should reference where they come from. You should make a clear note of the identification source you are using too.