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rimmed lichen
Scientific Name: Aspicilia cinerea
Family: Hymeneliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Rimmed Lichen
This page provides information about various lichens referred to as "rimmed lichens." Several species and genera are mentioned, each with unique characteristics.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Genus: Aspicilia, Rhizoplaca, Lecanactis
- Family: Hymeneliaceae (for Aspicilia), Lecanoraceae (for Rhizoplaca), Roccellaceae (for Lecanactis)
Specific Rimmed Lichen Species Mentioned:
- Aspicilia reptans: Also known as Lecanora reptans and Lecanora ryrkaipiae.
- Aspicilia calcarea: Known as Calcareous Rimmed Lichen.
- Aspicilia annulata: Known as Rimmed Lichen.
- Aspicilia quartzitica: Quartzite Rimmed Lichen.
- Lecanactis salicina: Known as Old Wood Rimmed Lichen.
Distribution and Habitat
The lichens mentioned are found in various locations, including:
- Ireland
- Sagehen Creek Basin, CA
- Valley of the Dry Frio River
- Ochoco National Forest, Lookout Mountain
- France (Pyrenees, Western France)
- Olonne-sur-Mer, Vendee, Pays de la Loire, France
Morphological Characteristics
- Rhizoplaca members are commonly called rimmed navel lichens.
- Crustose lichens have apothecia with rims.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and algae (green or blue-green).
- Wirework cloches are used to protect plants from deer, rabbits, squirrels, and birds.
- Copper rimmed cloches protect plants from slugs and snails.
- Green-rimmed lichen was found associated with rocks containing copper mineralization.
Resources
- MO (likely Missouri Botanical Garden)
- ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
- BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
- WikiSpecies