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Almquist's allantoparmelia lichen
Scientific Name: Allantoparmelia almquistii
Family: Parmeliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Allantoparmelia almquistii: Almquist's Allantoparmelia Lichen
Allantoparmelia almquistii, commonly known as Almquist's allantoparmelia lichen, is a fascinating lichen species with a rich history and interesting ecological connections.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allantoparmelia almquistii (Vain.) Essl.
- Common Names: Almquist's allantoparmelia lichen, Almquist's Rock Grub Lichen, Lesser Rock Grub Lichen
- Family: Parmeliaceae
- Synonyms: Parmelia almquistii
Distribution and Habitat
This lichen has been found in various locations, including collections made by Ernst Almquist at Port Clarence, Alaska, and in Siberia near Pittlekai.
Ecological Role
Allantoparmelia almquistii serves as a host to lichenicolous fungi. It also appears in studies relating to the Svalbard lichen flora, suggesting its presence in arctic or alpine environments. It is known to grow on granitic rock faces. The lichen flora is being studied for changes in response to the environment.
Morphological Characteristics
- Structure: Lichenous
- Grown Habit: Lichenous
Related Species
Other species in the Allantoparmelia genus include:
- Allantoparmelia alpicola (Th. Fr.) Essl.
- Alectoria lata (Taylor) Lindsay - Witch's Hair Lichen
Further Information
For more information, you can consult resources such as the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) using the TSN 190557, and Nordic Lichen Flora.