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undulate jelly lichen
Scientific Name: Collema undulatum
Family: Collemataceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Undulate Jelly Lichen (Collema undulatum)
The Undulate Jelly Lichen, scientifically known as Collema undulatum Laurer ex Flotow, is a fascinating lichen species belonging to the Collemataceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This lichen has a jelly-like texture when wet.
- Lichens can be found growing on various surfaces including soil, and stacked logs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Collema undulatum Laurer ex Flotow
- Common Name: Undulate Jelly Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Collemataceae (Jelly Lichens)
- Synonyms:
- COCO26, Collema conglomeratum Hoffm. (Conglomerate Jelly Lichen)
- COUN60, Collema undulatum Laurer ex Flotow
- COSU13, Collema subparvum Degel. (Jelly Lichen)
- Varieties:
- Collema undulatum Laurer ex Flotow var. granulosum Degel.
Morphological Characteristics
- Thallus is not much swollen when wet, with concave or undulated lobes.
- Described as having a jelly-like texture, especially when wet.
- Surface can be rugose and undulating.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in various regions including Beds, Cambs, and Northants.
- Observed in undulating landscapes.
- Can be found on mosses and stacked logs in managed woodlands.
Ecological Role
- Lichens play an important role in soil structure.
Quirky Facts
- The term "jelly fungus" covers a large variety of fungi.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens are symbiotic partnerships between a fungus and algae or bacteria.
Further Information
- USDA Plant Database.
- Garden Guides.