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tree crabseye lichen

Scientific Name: Ochrolechia arborea

Family: Pertusariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Tree Crabseye Lichen

Explore the fascinating world of the Tree Crabseye Lichen, a unique organism found on trees and shrubs.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Ochrolechia arborea (Kreyer) Almb.
  • Common Names: Tree Crabseye Lichen, Crabseye Lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Not explicitly stated in the text, but as a lichen, it is associated with the Fungi kingdom due to the fungal component of the symbiosis.
  • Family: Pertusariaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Symbol: OCAR

Distribution and Habitat

  • Frequently found growing on the stems, branches, and trunks of trees and shrubs.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Scotland, France, and England.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Lichenous growth habit, forming crusty growths.
  • Described as a crustose lichen with a thin white, continuous thallus.

Quirky Facts

  • Historically used in the South of France for making dye.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens are a symbiosis of fungi and algae.
  • Provides food for mammals in some ecosystems.

Further Information

  • Referenced in the Recent Literature on Lichens (RLL) list.