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chromatochlamys lichen
Scientific Name: Chromatochlamys muscorum
Family: Thelenellaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Chromatochlamys Lichen
This page provides information about the Chromatochlamys Lichen, a fascinating member of the lichen family.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chromatochlamys muscorum (Fr.) H. Mayrh. & Poelt
- Common Name: Chromatochlamys Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Thelenellaceae
- Rank: Species (Chromatochlamys muscorum) and Variety (e.g., Chromatochlamys muscorum var. muscorum, Chromatochlamys muscorum var. octospora)
- Synonyms: The text mentions classifications of pyrenocarpous lichen-forming fungi into three genera: Chromatochlamys, Protothelenella and Thelenella, with Thelenella being a synonym. Also mentions _Thelenella muscorum var. muscorum (Th. Fr.) Vain._ as a Taxon Reference.
- Synonym Symbol: CHMU6
Distribution and Habitat
The text mentions records and studies in various locations, suggesting a wide distribution:
- Upper Austria (Nationalpark Kalkalpen)
- Hungary (though possibly rare)
- Turkey
- Spain
- British Isles (including Lundy)
- Mount Washington
- Colorado
Ecology
Chromatochlamys Muscorum is found growing amongst moss and lichen crusts.
Morphological Characteristics
It is a lichen-forming fungi
Further Information
- Garden Guides: Provides plant and gardening information on Chromatochlamys Lichen.
- BSU Herbarium: Serves records from Chromatochlamys muscorum.
- LIASlight: Lichen species with LIASlight ItemID: 1360.