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Rapp's shell lichen

Scientific Name: Arthopyrenia rappii

Family: Arthopyreniaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Rapp's Shell Lichen (Arthopyrenia rappii)

Discover information about Rapp's Shell Lichen (Arthopyrenia rappii), including its characteristics, distribution, and ecological role. This page compiles data from various sources to provide a comprehensive overview of this fascinating lichen species.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Arthopyrenia rappii Zahlbr.
  • Common Name: Rapp's Shell Lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
  • Synonyms: The text also mentions related species such as:
    • Arthopyrenia cinchonae (Cinchona Shell Lichen)
    • Arthopyrenia lyrata (Lyre Shell Lichen)
    • Arthopyrenia taxodii

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text suggests a presence in the United States (verified by the USDA) and Australia.
  • Severin Rapp collected specimens in Florida.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous
  • Type: Lichen

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions that some lichens, including shell lichens, can be found growing on shells. The text also mentions several diseases, disorders and symdromes having the word lichen in the name; those are unrelated to the plant.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: The USDA PLANTS database is a referenced source for data on Arthopyrenia rappii.
  • North American Lichen Checklist: Version (#15) 27 Aug 2009.