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Fuscopannaria leucophaea

Scientific Name: Fuscopannaria leucophaea

Family: Pannariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Fuscopannaria leucophaea

Also known as Rock Shingle Lichen, Fuscopannaria leucophaea is a fascinating lichen species belonging to the Pannariaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Fuscopannaria leucophaea (Tuck.) P. M. Jorg.
  • Family: Pannariaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi (inferred)
  • Synonyms:
    • Vahliella leucophaea (Vahl) P. M. Jrg.
    • Pannaria leucophaea (Vahl) P. M. Jrg.
    • Amphiloma microphyllum (Sw.) Hepp.
    • Baeomyces microphyllus (Sw.) Eaton.
    • Collema microphyllum

Distribution and Habitat

This lichen has been found in various locations, including:

  • Britain and Ireland
  • Slovakia
  • Iberian Peninsula
  • Estonia
  • Denmark
  • Bhutan
  • Ohio

Its presence has been mapped, indicating specific collection points.

Morphological Characteristics

Vahliella leucophaea, formerly known as Fuscopannaria leucophaea, is described as a squamulose lichen. Its grayish-brown squamules form a crust-like structure.

Ecology

Fuscopannaria leucophaea plays a role in various ecosystems. It is considered a lichen species and interacts with photobionts.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID =
  • Ohio Moss and Lichen Association: ohiomosslichen.org
  • Discover Life