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grimmia crabseye lichen

Scientific Name: Ochrolechia grimmiae

Family: Pertusariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Grimmia Crabseye Lichen (Ochrolechia grimmiae)

The Grimmia Crabseye Lichen, scientifically known as Ochrolechia grimmiae, is a fascinating lichen species. It's also known simply as grimmia crabseye lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ochrolechia grimmiae Lynge
  • Common Name: Grimmia Crabseye Lichen
  • Family: Pertusariaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but related species and historical names are mentioned which might have been used synonymously.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in various locations, including Antarctica and Novaya Zemlya.
  • Often associated with acid peat and leached sandy soils in heathlands.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The lichen exhibits a lichenous growth habit.

Ecological Role

  • Associated with Lichen Tundra environments.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Frequently co-occurs with Grimmia dry rock moss.

Further Information

  • Information available through the Drone-Application-Server database publication for Ochrolechia biodroid.Taxa.
  • Referenced in "Lynge, B. 1928: Lichens from Novaya Zemlya (exclusive of Acarospora and Lecanora). - Rep. Sci. Res."