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rimmed lichen

Scientific Name: Aspicilia tenuis

Family: Hymeneliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Rimmed Lichen: A Diverse Group

The term "rimmed lichen" refers to several different species of lichen, each exhibiting unique characteristics. This page aims to provide information on some of these fascinating organisms.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some descriptions mention lichens growing on wood or rocks. The texture of these surfaces can be rough and might pose a minor physical hazard.

Scientific Classification and Nomenclature

  • The provided text references multiple species of "rimmed lichen," including:
    • Aspicilia reptans (Rimmed Lichen)
      • Synonyms: Lecanora reptans, Lecanora ryrkaipiae
    • Aspicilia calcarea (Calcareous Rimmed Lichen)
    • Aspicilia annulata (Rimmed Lichen)
    • Lecanactis salicina (Old Wood Rimmed Lichen)
  • The genus Aspicilia belongs to the family Hymeneliaceae.
  • The genus Lecanactis has a mycobiont (fungus partner) from the Roccellaceae family.
  • Kingdom: Fungi (for Aspicilia annulata)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aspicilia calcarea (Calcareous Rimmed Lichen) is found on limestone rock.
  • Aspicilia reptans (Rimmed Lichen) has not been observed in Idaho.
  • The text mentions locations such as the valley of the Dry Frio River, Sagehen Creek Basin (California), Olonne-sur-Mer (France), and the Pyrenees (France).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Lichens are a symbiosis of fungi and algae.
  • Crustose lichens may have a rim surrounding the cup-shaped apothecia.
  • Leafy lichens with a jelly-like thallus when wet, that shrink and become strongly wrinkled when dry are also noted.

Interactions with Other Organisms

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

Quirky Facts

  • The term "rimmed lichen" is used to describe various species, highlighting the diversity within this group of organisms.
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Further Information

  • MO, ToL, BHL, and WikiSpecies are mentioned as sources of further information.
  • The Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region is also noted.