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Caribbean dot lichen
Scientific Name: Arthonia caribaea
Family: Arthoniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Arthonia caribaea: Caribbean Dot Lichen
Explore the fascinating world of the Caribbean Dot Lichen, scientifically known as Arthonia caribaea. This lichen, also referred to as Caribbean Dot Lichen, is a unique organism with interesting characteristics and a significant presence in certain ecosystems.
Considerations for Pets
- As a lichen, Arthonia caribaea may be encountered on various surfaces, including bark.
Considerations for Children
- As a lichen, Arthonia caribaea may be encountered on various surfaces, including bark.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arthonia caribaea (Ach.) A. Massal. 1853
- Common Name: Caribbean Dot Lichen
- Family: Arthoniaceae
- Group: Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is found in southern North America, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
- It typically grows on bark in open, dry areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Arthonia caribaea is a crustose lichen, meaning it forms a crust-like layer on the substrate it colonizes.
Ecology
- Corticolous lichen species such as this one, which grows on bark, are sometimes identified as indicators of disturbance in ecosystems.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Marine lichens, like Arthonia caribaea, are symbiotic organisms comprised of a fungus and a cyanobacteria.
- Some moths in the Caribbean feed on lichens of the genus Arthonia, indicating a role in the food web.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found at the United States Department of Agriculture and the Australian New Crops Web Site.
- Consult the Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region, Vol. 2 for more detailed information.