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Cladonia buckii
Scientific Name: Cladonia buckii
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Cladonia buckii
Cladonia buckii is a species of lichen belonging to the genus Cladonia, commonly known as cup lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladonia buckii R.C. Harris
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Ascomycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Group: Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
Cladonia buckii has been found in locations such as Florida, USA, and the Netherlands Antilles, Saba.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cladonia is described as a genus of moss-like lichens.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cladonia species are of economic importance to reindeer-herders, such as the Sami in Scandinavia or the Nenets in Russia.
- Some lichens of the Cladonia genus can buck in association with other lichens.
- Species of Cladonia have been used as monitoring organisms in order to survey the deposition of atmospheric metals.
Quirky Facts
- The light green species Cladonia stellaris is used in flower decorations.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life: Discover Life