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plectocarpon lichen
Scientific Name: Plectocarpon lichenum
Family: Roccellaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Plectocarpon Lichen
Plectocarpon is a genus of lichens belonging to the Roccellaceae family. These lichens are often referred to as Plectocarpon Lichens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Plectocarpon
- Common Name: Plectocarpon Lichen
- Family: Roccellaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
Species
- Plectocarpon lichenum (Sommerf.) D. Hawksw.
- Plectocarpon nephromeum (Norman) Sant.
- Plectocarpon sampaianae Diederich & Etayo
- Plectocarpon stereocaulicola Kukwa, Etayo
- Plectocarpon peltigerae Zhurb., Ertz, Diederich & Miadl.
- Plectocarpon encausticum (Nyl.) R. Sant.
- Plectocarpon nashii
- Plectocarpon coppinsii Ertz & Diederich
- Synonyms can be found at Species Fungorum.
Habitat and Ecology
- Plectocarpon is a lichenicolous fungus, meaning it grows on other lichens.
- Some species, like Plectocarpon lichenum and Plectocarpon scrobiculatae, can induce gall formation on their host lichens.
- Plectocarpon is often considered commensalistic with its host lichen.
Distribution
- Found in various locations, including Scotland.
- Also found in British Columbia.
Quirky Facts
- Plectocarpon species are lichenicolous fungi, meaning they parasitize or live on other lichens.
- Some Plectocarpon species can induce the formation of galls (abnormal growths) on their host lichens.
Further Information
- British Lichen Society - BLS Lichen Database: Scotland
- NBN Gateway (data.nbn.org.uk) for UK distribution maps
- Species Fungorum
- ResearchGate