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chromatochlamys lichen
Scientific Name: Chromatochlamys
Family: Thelenellaceae
Category: Lichen
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Chromatochlamys Lichen
The following information pertains to the Chromatochlamys lichen, a fascinating organism with a complex taxonomy.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chromatochlamys muscorum (Fr.) H. Mayrh. & Poelt
- Common Name: Chromatochlamys Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but as a lichen, it falls under Fungi/Lichens.
- Family: Thelenellaceae
- Rank: Species (for Chromatochlamys muscorum), Variety (for varieties such as Chromatochlamys muscorum var. octospora)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Chromatochlamys muscorum var. octospora (Nyl.) H. Mayrh. & Poelt
- Thelenella muscorum var. muscorum (Th. Fr.) Vain.
- Symbol: CHROM2, CHMU6, CHMUO
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in various locations, including:
- Upper Austria (Nationalpark Kalkalpen)
- Hungary (though probably rare)
- Lundy Island (British Isles)
- Turkey
- Spain
- Mount Washington
- Colorado
- Often found growing on rocks and mosses.
Ecology
- Chromatochlamys can be found on rock habitats.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- May grow alongside other lichens, such as Caloplaca and Candelariella.
- May be associated with lichenicolous fungi.
Further Information
- Garden Guides offers more information on gardening with Chromatochlamys lichens.
- BSU Herbarium serves data from Chromatochlamys muscorum.
- British Lichen Society provides additional information.