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fuscidea lichen
Scientific Name: Fuscidea praeruptorum
Family: Fuscideaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Fuscidea Lichen
Fuscidea is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Fuscideaceae. Several species within this genus are mentioned in the text, each with unique characteristics and distributions.
Considerations for Pets
- Potential surface texture: Some Fuscidea species have a thallus that is described as "cracked areolate." This could potentially cause skin irritation if a pet were to come into contact with the lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Fuscidea
- Family: Fuscideaceae
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Rank: Genus
- Synonyms:
- For Fuscidea austera: Fuscidea aggregata, Fuscidea taeniarum, Lecidea taeniarum
- Species mentioned:
- Fuscidea arboricola
- Fuscidea austera
- Fuscidea australis
- Fuscidea cyathoides (Ach.) V. Wirth & Vezda
- Variety: Fuscidea cyathoides var. orientalis
- Fuscidea gothoburgensis
- Fuscidea kochiana (Hepp) V. Wirth & Vezda
- Fuscidea lightfootii (Sm.) Coppins & P.James
- Fuscidea lygaea (Ach.) V. Wirth & Vezda
- Fuscidea praeruptorum
- Fuscidea pusilla
- Fuscidea recensa (Stirt.) Hertel, V. Wirth & Vezda
- Fuscidea subfilamentosa (Zahlbr.) Brako
- Fuscidea tropica
- Fuscidea viridis
Common Names
- Fuscidea Lichen
- Quilt Lichen (for Fuscidea recensa)
Distribution and Habitat
- Fuscidea species are found globally, including:
- USA and Canada
- Great Britain and Ireland
- Aegean (e.g., Samothraki)
- South Korea
- Brazil, Guatemala, and Venezuela (Fuscidea tropica)
- China, Yunnan (Fuscidea cyathoides var. orientalis)
- They are often found on bare rock surfaces, including mountain tops and rocky seashores.
- Some species are saxicolous (growing on rocks).
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus (lichen body) can vary in color:
- Pale grey
- Brown
- Bright green to brownish crust
- Almost white to pale grey, often tinged brown
- Pale- to dark-grey
- The thallus can be thin, cracked, or areolate (divided into small areas).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Fuscidea cyathoides and Rhizocarpon geographicum are sometimes found together.
- Component of Rhizocarpon geographicum-Fuscidea lygaea community.
Quirky Facts
- Synan is knowledgeable about Fungi and Lichens and earned reputation in Fuscidea gothoburgensis.
Further Information
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) provides information on Fuscidea praeruptorum.
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) offers a view on Fuscidea recensa.
- British Lichen Society (BLS) Lichen Database contains records of Fuscidea in Scotland.
- Hikobia Suppl. contains a revision of extra-Japanese species of Fuscidea.
- Recent Literature on Lichens: Discussion of Fuscidea praeruptorum can be found on page 405 in German.