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seaside coccotrema lichen
Scientific Name: Coccotrema maritimum
Family: Coccotremataceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Seaside Coccotrema Lichen (Coccotrema maritimum)
The Seaside Coccotrema Lichen, scientifically known as Coccotrema maritimum, is a fascinating lichen species. It's also commonly referred to as Volcano Lichen.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the lichen thallus can be "fairly thick and form extensive patches". This physical characteristic is worth noting.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coccotrema maritimum Brodo
- Common Names: Seaside Coccotrema Lichen, Volcano Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Coccotremataceae
- Synonym: *Lepolichen* has been proposed to reduce to synonymy with *Coccotrema*.
Distribution and Habitat
- Coccotrema maritimum is found in coastal regions.
- Specific locations mentioned include British Columbia (Vancouver Island, Tofino area), Queen Charlotte Island, and the seaside part of the Crimean Peninsula.
- It often grows on seaside rocks, particularly basalt.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus is creamy white to pinkish gray.
- It can be fairly thick and form extensive patches or even bands.
- It is described as thick, rough and crusty.
Ecology
- Saxicolous: It grows on rocks.
- It is often found growing in association with other lichens such as Ochrolechia and Parmotrema.
Quirky Facts
- The lichen is also referred to as Volcano Lichen.
- The text mentions that lichens played a much greater part in graphical and nautical works.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Coccotrema maritimum.