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cockleshell lichen

Scientific Name: Hypocenomyce scalaris

Family: Lecideaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Hypocenomyce: The Cockleshell Lichen

Hypocenomyce, commonly known as Cockleshell Lichen, is a fascinating genus of lichen. This page provides an overview of its characteristics, distribution, and ecological significance.

Considerations for Pets

  • Lichens can grow on various surfaces, including rocks and trees.

Considerations for Children

  • Lichens can grow on various surfaces, including rocks and trees.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Hypocenomyce
  • Common Name: Cockleshell Lichen
  • Family: Lecideaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Note: Lichens are now classified separately from plants.)
  • Rank: Genus

Species within Hypocenomyce

  • Hypocenomyce castaneocinerea
  • Hypocenomyce leucococca
  • Hypocenomyce scalaris (Ach. ex Lilj.) M. Choisy
  • Hypocenomyce sorophora (Vain.) P. James & Poelt
  • Hypocenomyce friesii (also referred to as Fries' Cockleshell Lichen)
  • Hypocenomyce australis
  • Hypocenomyce praestabilis

Synonyms

  • Lecidea friesii Ach. (for Hypocenomyce friesii)
  • Psora friesii (Ach.) Hellbom (for Hypocenomyce friesii)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in various locations, including Cheboygan County, Michigan; &#268esk &#352vcarsko National Park; and Dorset, Hampshire.
  • Found on burnt stumps and veteran poplar trees.
  • Can be found on cockle shells, rocks, and limestone.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth habit: Lichenous

Ecological Role

  • Lichens, including Hypocenomyce, play a role in various ecosystems, often colonizing surfaces where other organisms may struggle to survive.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Cockleshell Lichen" might be associated with the "Cockleshell Heroes," referencing British army commandoes during WWII.

Further Resources

  • Garden Guides
  • British Lichen Society (conducting surveys of ancient churchyard sites)