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blood lichen
Scientific Name: Mycoblastus marginatus
Family: Mycoblastaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Mycoblastus sanguinarius: The Blood Lichen
Mycoblastus is a genus of lichens, with members commonly referred to as "blood lichens." One notable species is Mycoblastus sanguinarius.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Mycoblastus sanguinarius (L.) Norman
- Common Name: Blood Lichen
- Family: Mycoblastaceae
- Group: Lichen
Quirky Facts
- The name "blood lichen" alludes to interactions where skin surfaces become thin and delicate so that it bleeds, tears, and bruises easily, often causing tiny “blood blisters”.
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in locations such as Corkscrew Swamp, Florida.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Extracts from various lichen species, including members of the Mycoblastus genus, have been tested for their ability to agglutinate erythrocytes from dogs, indicating potential interactions at a cellular level.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service database is a source of information.
- Gettys Images provides photographic resources.