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cryptothele lichen
Scientific Name: Cryptothele
Family: Lichinaceae
Category: Lichen
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Cryptothele (Lichen)
Cryptothele is a genus of lichen belonging to the Lichinaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Lichinaceae
- Synonyms: Pyrenopsis (implied through Pyrenopsis permiscens)
Distribution and Habitat:
- Two species are found in North America.
- Found in the British Isles.
- Observed on Mt. Kinabalu (Liwagu trail).
Morphological Characteristics:
- Thallus is crustose and cracked, often very dark.
- Described as "lichenous" (relating to or resembling lichen).
- Saxicolous (growing on rock).
Species Examples:
- Cryptothele granuliformis (Commonly known as cryptothele lichen)
- Cryptothele permiscens
- Cryptothele rhodosticta
- Cryptothele neglecta
Further Information:
- Encyclopedia of Life
- DBpedia
- National Museum Wales
- British Lichen Society
- Nordic Lichen Society (NLS)
- CEDaR (for Northern Ireland dataset)