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Kanewsk's cup lichen

Scientific Name: Cladonia kanewskii

Family: Cladoniaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Kanewsk's Cup Lichen (Cladonia kanewskii)

Kanewsk's Cup Lichen, scientifically known as Cladonia kanewskii, is a fascinating lichen belonging to the Cladoniaceae family. It is also commonly referred to as Kanewsk's cup lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cladonia kanewskii Oksner
  • Common Name: Kanewsk's Cup Lichen
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Cladoniaceae
  • Symbol: CLKA3

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • Cladonia kanewskii is a lichenous plant, meaning it exhibits a growth habit characteristic of lichens.

Ecological Role

  • The genus Cladonia, which includes Kanewsk's Cup Lichen, is noted as a primary food source for reindeer and caribou.

Related Species

  • Other species within the Cladonia genus include:
    • Cladonia cornuta groenlandica (Greenland cup lichen)
    • Cladonia cylindrica
    • Cladonia labradorica
    • Cladonia asahinae (pixie cup lichen)
    • Cladonia macilenta (Cup lichen)
    • Cladonia macroceras (Cup lichen)
    • Cladonia dimorphoclada (cup lichen)