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silverskin lichen

Scientific Name: Dermatocarpon rivulorum

Family: Verrucariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Silverskin Lichen (Dermatocarpon)

The term "silverskin lichen" refers to various species within the genus Dermatocarpon. This entry consolidates information about several species including Dermatocarpon luridum, Dermatocarpon miniatum, Dermatocarpon vellereum, Dermatocarpon aquaticum, and Dermatocarpon lorenzianum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dermatocarpon spp. (including Dermatocarpon luridum, Dermatocarpon miniatum, Dermatocarpon vellereum, Dermatocarpon aquaticum, and Dermatocarpon lorenzianum)
  • Common Name: Silverskin Lichen
  • Family: Verrucariaceae
  • Order: Verrucariales
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Brook Lichen, Brookside Stippleback Lichen, Streamside Stippleback Lichen. Some Icelandic names include Grasafriorasafn (Dermatocarpon miniatum) Blakorpa and grasafr., Dermatocarpon rivulorum Lkjakorpa.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Silverskin lichens are found in various locations, including Cornwall, England (Polzeath), the Bay Area (California), and Ireland and Britain.
  • Dermatocarpon luridum specifically grows along the shores of lakes and streams where water levels fluctuate.
  • They are often found growing on rocks, including sea cliffs and Miocene bivalve fossil rocks.
  • Specific locations include Ontario, Mossdalen, Dalshult, and Oskarstrm in Sverige.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text describes silverskin lichen as a foliose lichen.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed by robberfly
  • Co-occurs with Flooded Jellyskin Lichen (Leptogium rivulare)
  • Found alongside Back's sedge (Carex backii), interior sedge (Carex interior), and margined streamside moss (Scouleria marginata)

Resources and Further Information

  • Alamy stock photo library
  • portail-jardin.com plant database

Quirky Facts

  • Silverskin Lichen was found growing on Miocene bivalve fossil rocks in the Bay Area.
  • The text mentions an Icelandic name for Dermatocarpon miniatum.