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hydrothyria lichen

Scientific Name: Hydrothyria venosa

Family: Peltigeraceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Peltigera hydrothyria (Hydrothyria Lichen)

This page provides information about the lichen species Peltigera hydrothyria, formerly known as Hydrothyria venosa. It is often referred to by its common name, Hydrothyria Lichen, and also known as Waterfan.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Peltigera hydrothyria Miadlikowska & Lutzoni (formerly Hydrothyria venosa J.L. Russell)
  • Synonyms: Hydrothyria venosa J.L. Russell
  • Family: Peltigeraceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi (implied from context)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Peltigera hydrothyria is endemic to North America.
  • It is found in major mountain ranges, although it is considered uncommon.
  • This aquatic lichen grows on rocks in freshwater environments, specifically in shallow, fast-flowing upland streams.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a foliose, or leafy, lichen.
  • It has veins.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "Waterfan" is one of the few lichen common names to have general consensus.

Further Information

  • Consult databases such as Index Fungorum under Peltigera hydrothyria Miadl. &amp Lutzoni.
  • Refer to publications by Brodo et al. (2001) for descriptions (as Hydrothyria venosa).