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brittle lichen
Scientific Name: Cornicularia
Family: Parmeliaceae
Category: Lichen
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Cornicularia: Brittle Lichen
Cornicularia, commonly known as brittle lichen, is a fascinating genus within the lichen family Parmeliaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens are described as being brittle when dry, so fragments can be easily broken off.
Considerations for Children
- Lichens are described as being brittle when dry, so fragments can be easily broken off.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cornicularia (Schreb.) Hoffm.
- Common Name: Brittle Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Cornicularia is a genus of lichenised ascomycetes in the family Parmeliaceae.
- It is a monotypic genus, with only one currently accepted species: Cornicularia normoerica (Gunnerus) Du Rietz
General Information
- Symbol: CONO2
- Group: Lichen
- Family: Parmeliaceae
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Most lichens are very brittle when dry.
Ecological Role
- Lichens play a role as biological weathering agents in the development of soils.