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cryptothele lichen
Scientific Name: Cryptothele granuliformis
Family: Lichinaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Cryptothele Lichen
Cryptothele is a genus of lichen belonging to the Lichinaceae family. It is also referred to as Cryptothele Lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptothele Th. Fr.
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Lichinaceae
- Rank: Genus
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Cryptothele granuliforme (Nyl.) Henssen
- Cryptothele permiscens (Nyl.) Th. Fr.
- Cryptothele rhodosticta (Taylor) Henssen
- Pyrenopsis permiscens Nyl.
Distribution and Habitat
- Two species of Cryptothele are found in North America.
- Found in the British Isles.
- Observed on Mt. Kinabalu, specifically on the Liwagu trail.
- Found on Wembury beach.
- Present in Wales.
- Found in Scandinavia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cryptothele is a lichen of the Lichenous type.
- Thallus crustose, cracked, very dark
Ecology
- Saxicolous lichen and bryophyte communities in upland Britain.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- DBpedia
- Nordic Lichen Society (NLS)
- National Museum Wales
- British Lichen Society
- CEDaR (Northern Ireland dataset)