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Niebla dissecta
Scientific Name: Niebla dissecta
Family: Ramalinaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Niebla dissecta
Niebla dissecta is a fruticose lichen found along the Pacific Coast of California. It is also commonly known as Niebla dissecta.
Considerations for Pets: As a lichen growing on rocks, Niebla dissecta is not typically a concern for pets, since it's unlikely to be ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Not specified in text, but typically Fungi
- Family: Ramalinaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Niebla dactylifera Spjut, Niebla disrupta (Nyl.) Spjut, Niebla eburnea Spjut, Niebla fimbriata Spjut, Niebla flagelliforma Spjut
Distribution and Habitat
- Niebla dissecta grows on rocks along the Pacific Coast of California.
- Specific locations include San Mateo County and the Channel Islands.
- It is particularly noted on San Nicolas Island.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a fruticose lichen.
- The cortex thickness is a differentiating feature, with Niebla dissecta having a cortex 75-110 m thick.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The 'Haleoid' variant of N. testudinaria is similar to Niebla dissecta.
Further Information
- Type specimens are held in the Academy of Natural Sciences (PH), PH00081542, and the United States National Herbarium, Smithsonian Institution.
- Distributional maps are available from USDA, NRCS.