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Afzel's script lichen
Scientific Name: Graphis afzelii
Family: Graphidaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Afzel's Script Lichen
This page provides information about Afzel's Script Lichen, a fascinating type of lichen found in various locations around the world.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Graphis afzelii Ach.
- Common Name: Afzel's Script Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Not explicitly stated in the text.
- Division: Ascomycota
- Family: Graphidaceae
- Genus: Graphis
- Species: Graphis afzelii
- Synonyms: Dyplolabia afzelii (Ach.) A. Massal.
Distribution and Habitat
- Graphis afzelii has been found in Bermuda.
- Graphis alboscripta, another script lichen, is endemic to the west coast of Scotland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Afzel's Script Lichen is described as "Lichenous," indicating its growth habit as a lichen.
- Graphis alboscripta is epiphytic.
Ecological Role
- Script lichens are being studied for their patterns and diversity in temperate and tropical forests.
Further Information
- Index Fungorum recognizes Graphis afzelii.
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist provides data on this species.
- Biodiversity Heritage Library and Encyclopedia of Life also contain information.
- lichenportal.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=125147