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turgid cup lichen
Scientific Name: Cladonia turgida
Family: Cladoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Cladonia turgida
Also known as Turgid Cup Lichen or Crazy-scale Lichen, Cladonia turgida is a lichen belonging to the Cladoniaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens can grow on various surfaces, including rocks and trees, sometimes in areas accessible to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- Family: Cladoniaceae
- Synonyms: Crazy-scale Lichen
- Other Names: Crazy Scale Lichen, Swollen Lichen
Common Names
- Turgid Cup Lichen
- Crazy-scale Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
- Observations have been recorded from members growing Turgid Cup Lichen.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Lichenous
- Described as having "uniform cups or unbranched turgid structures."
Ecological Role
- Cladonia species, in general, serve as a primary food source for reindeer and caribou.
Further Information
- Checklist available for lichens known to occur in the Turgid Cup Lichen.