Quoting mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I alway assumed that the spores would germinate in the suitable > microhabitats in the lens, such as the junction of element and body. The > filaments (hyphae) would grow out onto the lens surface to a greater or > lesser extent and then croak due to lack of sustenance. As has been said, > it is exudates from the hyphae that cause the coatings to become etched > permanently. I suppose the then croaked bits of hyphae would provide > further suitable habitat for more spores to germinate.....
I continue to me amazed at the variety of languages spoken by members of the PDML.
