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cladidium lichen
Scientific Name: Cladidium
Family: Lecanoraceae
Category: Lichen
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Bolander's Cladidium Lichen
Bolander's Cladidium Lichen, scientifically known as Cladidium bolanderi, is a fascinating lichen species. It is also referred to as Cladidium Lichen and Bolanderi.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladidium bolanderi (Tuck.) B.D. Ryan
- Rank: Species
- Family: Lecanoraceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Group: Lichen
- Synonyms: Lecanora bolanderi, Lecanora thamnitis
- Other Cladidium species mentioned: Cladidium Hafellner, Cladidium thamnitis, Cladidium spp.
Distribution and Habitat
- Global Occurrence: Found in the Americas, including North America (inclusive of Mexico) and the Arctic region.
- Habitat: Typically grows on siliceous, siliciferous, and acidic rocks, stones, and pebbles. Notably found on rock outcrops in coastal prairie environments (e.g., Bodega Marine Reserve).
- Specific Locations: Documented in California, Alaska, and Oregon.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned in connection with coastal ecosystems in Oregon, indicating a possible role in those specific environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a "Lichenous" plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that a brown lichen, identified as Genus Cladidium, was found on rocks at a restroom parking lot, suggesting an ability to colonize human-impacted areas.
Resources and Further Information
- Databases: LIASlight ItemID: 1374, Drone-Application-Server database
- Institutions: Arizona State University Lichen Collection, Michigan State University Herbarium Lichens, The New York Botanical Garden lichen herbarium.
- Literature: Ryan, B.D. (1989). The genus Cladidium (lichenized Ascomycotina). - Mycotaxon 34(2): 697-712.