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Dermatocarpon linkolae

Scientific Name: Dermatocarpon linkolae

Family: Verrucariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Dermatocarpon linkolae

Dermatocarpon linkolae is a lichen belonging to the genus Dermatocarpon, commonly known as Silverskin Lichens.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dermatocarpon linkolae Räsänen
  • Family: Verrucariaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi (including Lichens)
  • Synonym: Sometimes considered a synonym for Dermatocarpon miniatum (L.) Mann.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Originally found in Lapponia, in alpine regions on rocks.
  • Present in Nordic countries.

General Information

  • Symbol: DELI5
  • Group: Lichen

Quirky Facts

  • The Swedish name translates to "smooth leather lichen" (glatt lrlav).

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information about its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • Information is available in the Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  • Isotype specimen is held at the Botanical Museum, Finnish Museum of Natural History.
  • iNaturalist.org contains classification information.
  • Encyclopedia of Life also provides data.
  • USDA Plants provides distributional maps.