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crusty jelly lichen
Scientific Name: Collema tenax var. crustaceum
Family: Collemataceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Crusty Jelly Lichen (Collema tenax var. crustaceum)
The Crusty Jelly Lichen, scientifically known as Collema tenax var. crustaceum, is a fascinating example of a lichenous plant.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that when dry, jelly lichens are brittle.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that when dry, jelly lichens are brittle.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collema tenax var. crustaceum
- Common Name: Crusty Jelly Lichen
- Rank: Variety
- Synonyms:
- Collema tenax (Sw.) Ach. var. crustaceum (Krempelh.) Degel.
- Collema tenax crustaceum
- Family: Collemataceae
- Symbol: COTEC5
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is associated with cryptobiotic crusts in soil.
- It can be found on various substrates, including soil, trees, and walls.
Morphological Characteristics
- Jelly lichens become gelatinous when wet.
- When dry, they are brittle.
- Lichens in general can be crusty, leafy, or jelly-like.
Ecological Role
- Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner.
- Lichens can be indicators of air quality. The absence of lichens may indicate poor air quality.
Quirky Facts
- Jelly lichens are described as "black and gooey" when wet.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- British Lichen Society