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American thread lichen
Scientific Name: Ephebe americana
Family: Lichinaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
American Thread Lichen
Dive into the fascinating world of the American Thread Lichen, a unique lichen species that adds character to diverse landscapes.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Ephebe americana Henssen
- Common Name: American Thread Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Not specified in text, but implied as part of the Fungi kingdom.
- Group: Lichen
- Family: Lichinaceae
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
While specific habitat details aren't explicitly mentioned, the text suggests a presence in North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Lichenous (forming a lichen)
- Structure: Lichen
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a fungus and either algae or cyanobacteria. The fungal threads (hyphae) provide structure, while the algae or cyanobacteria provide food through photosynthesis.
- Mentioned in the context of other organisms such as algae, microfungi, and bryophytes.
- The conidia spore finds its way to a tiny thread (trichogyne) on a lichen surface.
- Fungal spores germinate and grow into slender tubular threads called hyphae.
Further Information
- Suggested resource: Lichens of North America by Brodo, Sharnoff, and Sharnoff.
- Reference to Tuckerman, A Synopsis of North American Lichens.
- Reference to Garden Guides.
- Fiche et informations sur Ephebe americana ou American thread lichen, dans la base des plantes de portail-jardin.com.