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needle lichen

Scientific Name: Chaenotheca stemonea

Family: Coniocybaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Needle Lichen: An Overview

Needle lichens belong to the genus Chaenotheca, within the family Coniocybaceae. They are also referred to as pin lichens.

Considerations for Pets

  • Lichens can grow on pine needles, which may be of interest to some pets.
  • Lichens can grow on trees which may be of interest to some pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chaenotheca Th. Fr.
  • Common Names: Needle Lichen, Pin Lichen
  • Synonym: Coniocybe furfuracea (L.) Ach.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Lichens, including needle lichens, are found in various environments, including forests with pine trees.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Needle lichens are lichenous in their growth habit.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens are a symbiotic combination of a fungus and either green algae or blue-green algae.

Quirky Facts

  • Lichens are celebrated for their ability to enrich landscapes and provide life to various environments.
  • Lichens are used in biomonitoring of metals.