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cryptothele lichen
Scientific Name: Cryptothele permiscens
Family: Lichinaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Cryptothele Lichen
Cryptothele is a genus of lichen belonging to the Lichinaceae family. It's important to note that "Cryptothele" can also refer to a genus of spiders, so context is crucial.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptothele Th. Fr.
- Common Name: Cryptothele Lichen
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Lichinaceae
Species Examples
- Cryptothele granuliformis (Nyl.) Henssen. Some sources also refer to it as Cruz Lima's Cryptothele Lichen.
- Cryptothele permiscens (Nyl.) Th. Fr. Synonymous with Pyrenopsis permiscens Nyl.
- Cryptothele rhodosticta (Taylor) Henssen
Distribution and Habitat
- Some species, like Cryptothele granuliformis, have mapped distributions.
- Two species within the genus are found in North America.
- Specific finds include locations such as Wembury beach and Mt. Kinabalu National Park.
- Mentioned as present in the British Isles, including Wales and Northern Ireland.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus (body) of Cryptothele is crustose and cracked, often appearing very dark.
Additional Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
- DBpedia
- National Museum Wales (for information on British Pyrenocarpous Lichens)
- British Lichen Society
- Lichen herbarium, Oslo (O)
- William Nylander lichen collection