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glyphis lichen
Scientific Name: Glyphis cicatricosa
Family: Graphidaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Glyphis: A Genus of Lichenized Fungi
Glyphis is a genus of lichenized fungi belonging to the Graphidaceae family. These fascinating organisms have a broad distribution, particularly thriving in tropical regions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Glyphis Ach. 1814 (for the lichen genus)
- Family: Graphidaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms:
- Glyphis achariana Tuck. = Glyphis confluens (These are considered visual variants of the same lichen.)
Common Names
- Blistered script lichen
- Brain lichen
- Glyphis lichen (U.S. name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Widespread, especially in tropical regions.
- Found in locations such as:
- Southeast Asia
- Australia (including its Island Territories)
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul)
- Panama
- Bermuda
- Girraween National Park
- Observed growing on rainforest tree bark and Carpinus bark.
Morphological Characteristics
- Glyphis substriatula has crenate (scalloped) exciple margins.
- The exciple is completely carbonized.
Phylogenetic Information
- A phylogenetic study confirms the concept of Glyphis within the Graphidaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens can sometimes grow on trees and rocks in areas accessible to pets.
Considerations for Children
- Lichens are often found outdoors on trees and rocks.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed growing on rainforest tree bark alongside Olive green lichen with black apothecia Glyphis scyphulifera
Further Information
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- LIAS: A Global Information System for Lichenized and non-Lichenized Ascomycetes
- The largest collection of tropical lichens online
- wikimedia commons has media related to glyphis (lichen)