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graphina lichen

Scientific Name: Graphina

Family: Graphidaceae

Category: Lichen

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Graphina Lichen: A Detailed Overview

Graphina is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Graphidaceae. This page provides an overview of Graphina lichens, compiled from various sources.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Graphina Mll. Arg.
  • Kingdom: Plantae (as lichens were historically studied alongside plants)
  • Family: Graphidaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus

Synonyms and Alternative Names

  • Graphina anguina var. pulverulenta sensu A.L. Sm. = Graphina anguina auct. europ.
  • Graphina confluens (Fe) Mll. Arg. (Synonym for Diorygma confluens)

Distribution and Habitat

Graphina lichens have a wide distribution. Specific locations mentioned include:

  • Britain and Ireland
  • Dorset
  • Dartmoor (Black-a-tor Copse NNR)
  • Australia
  • Philippines
  • USA and Canada (Graphina acharii)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Species of *Graphis* and *Graphina* are characterised by the structure of the lirelline.
  • There are basic lichen growth forms.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Graphina lichens form a symbiotic relationship with green algae, such as Trentepohlia, which acts as a phycobiont.

Resources and Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • British Lichen Society (BLS)
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
  • Lichens of North America (Brodo, I.M., Sharnoff, S.D. and Sharnoff, S. (2001))