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club lichen
Scientific Name: Multiclavula
Family: Clavariaceae
Category: Lichen
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About Lichens
Lichens are fascinating organisms, often mistaken for plants, but are actually a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga. This partnership allows them to thrive in diverse environments.
Common Names
- Lettuce-leaved dog lichen
- Chocolate chip lichen
- Clam lichen
- Club lichen
- Cobblestone lichen
- Christmas Tree Lichen
- False Pixie Cups Lichen (also referred to as Club Lichen)
- Black club-shaped dot lichen
Distribution and Habitat
Lichens are found worldwide, from the Arctic to the tropics. The text mentions specific regions and habitats, including:
- Little Assynt
- Ireland
- British Columbia
- Upper Mississippi Valley
- Northern Ontario
- Tasmania, Australia (Western Arthur Range)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Some lichens have fruiting bodies (basidiocarps) that are club-like, bracket-like, or sheet-like, or even resemble toadstools.
- Fruticose lichens resemble miniature shrubs.
- Club-shaped lichens have pointed growths.
- False Pixie Cups Lichen is described as medium-sized and upright.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens can "fix" atmospheric nitrogen, contributing to nutrient cycles in ecosystems.
- They provide key nesting material for some organisms.
- Reindeer lichens (Cladonia rangifera) are a food source for reindeer.
Further Information
The text references several resources for further information on lichens:
- www.lichens.ie
- Wikimedia Commons
- LIAS (presumably a lichen information system)
- AusFungi
- LSID JSON / WMS /RDF
Quirky Facts
- The LichenLander club sends its members a case of wine (6 bottles, twice a year).