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Greenland cup lichen
Scientific Name: Cladonia cornuta ssp. groenlandica
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Cladonia cornuta ssp. groenlandica
Also known as the Greenland Cup Lichen, Cladonia cornuta ssp. groenlandica is a subspecies of lichen belonging to the family Cladoniaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladonia cornuta (L.) Hoffm. ssp. groenlandica (E. Dahl) Ahti
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Synonyms: The provided text lists Cladonia cornuta var. groenlandica as a synonym.
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is found in Greenland, with mentions of its presence in southern West Greenland and other areas.
- It is also found in parts of Iceland, northern Europe, and the Alps.
- It often grows on moss, particularly Chorisodontium.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cladonia lichens, including this subspecies, are described as moss-like.
- They can be shaped like miniature cups or wine glasses, hence the common name "cup lichen".
- Some varieties have small cups.
Ecological Role
- Cladonia species are a primary food source for reindeer and caribou.
- They can play an ecological role in post-smelting slag dumps.