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star coccocarpia lichen
Scientific Name: Coccocarpia stellata
Family: Coccocarpiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Star Coccocarpia Lichen (Coccocarpia stellata)
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens, in general, can sometimes harbor substances that might be irritating or cause mild digestive upset if ingested by pets. The presence of "star-shaped" structures (apothecia) could be of interest to curious pets.
Considerations for Children
- Lichens, in general, can sometimes harbor substances that might be irritating if handled. The presence of "star-shaped" structures (apothecia) could be of interest to children.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Coccocarpia stellata Tuck.
- Common Name: Star Coccocarpia Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Group: Lichen
- Family: Coccocarpiaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Coccocarpia asterella (Nyl.) Vain.
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Coccocarpia is mainly tropical.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus (body) of the lichen is shiny when wet, displaying a dark grey to greenish-blue color.
- It appears matt when dry and has gentle, elongated ridges.
- Apothecia (fruiting bodies) are sometimes star-shaped.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photobiont (algae or cyanobacteria). In Coccocarpia, cyanobacteria serve as the photobiont.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions a "Planet with triple-star system found," showcasing the intriguing connections between botanical names and astronomical phenomena.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: COST15)
- ResearchGate: For a Taxonomic Study on the Lichen Genus Coccocarpia in South Korea.
- The New York Botanical Garden lichen herbarium