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rimmed lichen

Scientific Name: Aspicilia supertegens

Family: Hymeneliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Rimmed Lichen (Aspicilia spp.)

The term "Rimmed Lichen" refers to several lichen species within the Aspicilia genus. This genus belongs to the Hymeneliaceae family within the Fungi kingdom.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy:

  • Genus: Aspicilia
  • Family: Hymeneliaceae
  • Synonyms: Depending on the specific Rimmed Lichen species, synonyms may exist. For example, Aspicilia reptans has synonyms such as Lecanora reptans and Lecanora ryrkaipiae.

Specific Species Examples:

  • Aspicilia reptans: Known as Rimmed Lichen.
  • Aspicilia calcarea: Known as Calcareous Rimmed Lichen.
  • Aspicilia annulata: Known as Rimmed Lichen.
  • Lecanactis salicina: Referred to as Old Wood Rimmed Lichen. Belongs to the Roccellaceae family.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aspicilia calcarea (Calcareous Rimmed Lichen) is found on limestone rock.
  • References suggest presence in locations such as the valley of the Dry Frio River, France, and Sagehen Creek Basin, CA.

Ecological Role

  • Lichens are symbiotic organisms composed of a fungus (mycobiont) and algae (photobiont).

Interactions with other organisms

  • Wirework cloches can be used to protect plants from deer, rabbits, squirrels and birds