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needle lichen
Scientific Name: Chaenotheca subroscida
Family: Coniocybaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Needle Lichen (Chaenotheca)
The term "needle lichen" is commonly used to refer to various species within the genus Chaenotheca. These lichens belong to the family Coniocybaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "needles" in association with these lichens. While this generally refers to pine needles where the lichen may grow, the term "needle" might also be interpreted as a potential physical hazard depending on the specific growth environment of the lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenotheca (Genus)
- Common Name: Needle Lichen
- Family: Coniocybaceae
- Synonyms: Coniocybe furfuracea (L.) Ach. (for some species)
General Information
- Symbol: CHAEN4 (as referenced in one source)
- Group: Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
- Needle lichens are often found in environments where pine trees are present, as evidenced by references to pine needles and forests.
- Specific locations mentioned in relation to lichens, needles, and related samples include Emerald Lake in Sequoia and Mills Lake.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens, in general, are a symbiotic combination of a fungus and either a green algae or a blue-green algae.
Resources and Further Information
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region (mentioned as a source)
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist (mentioned as a source, sce:)