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coccotrema lichen
Scientific Name: Coccotrema
Family: Coccotremataceae
Category: Lichen
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Coccotrema maritimum: Volcano Lichen
Coccotrema maritimum is a fascinating crustose lichen, often referred to as volcano lichen due to the distinctive volcano-like appearance of its fruit bodies.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens form extensive patches or even bands.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Coccotrema maritimum
- Common Names: Volcano lichen, Seaside Coccotrema Lichen
- Synonym: Perforaria (mentioned as a synonym for the genus Coccotrema)
- Family: Coccotremataceae
- Kingdom: (Implied: Fungi)
- Phylum: Lichens
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Coccotrema maritimum is found in coastal regions.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia
- Vancouver Island, Tofino area, British Columbia
- Southern South America
- It commonly grows on shoreline rocks in the intertidal zone.
Morphological Characteristics
- The lichen thallus is creamy white to pinkish gray.
- It can be fairly thick.
- Reproductive structures such as soredia may be present.
Ecological Role
- Marine lichen consisting of an intimate association between a fungus and an algae.
- Forms conspicuous bands along shoreline rocks
Nomenclature
- Coccotrema pocillarium (Cummings) Brodo = Ochrolechia pacifica H. Magn.
Interesting Facts
- Coccotrema maritimum is a prime example of a lichen used for lichen zonation.
Further Information
- Brodo, I.M. (1973). The lichen genus Coccotrema in North America. The Bryologist 76: 260-270.
- University of British Columbia Herbarium (UBC)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)