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chromatochlamys lichen

Scientific Name: Chromatochlamys muscorum

Family: Thelenellaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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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.