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dotted lichen

Scientific Name: Bacidia illudens

Family: Bacidiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Dotted Lichen: A Diverse Group of Lichens

The term "Dotted Lichen" refers to various species within the Bacidia genus and potentially other related lichens. This article compiles information about Dotted Lichens based on available data.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Common Name: Dotted Lichen
  • Scientific Name: This name is commonly applied across several species and genera, including species of the Bacidia genus. Specific species mentioned are Bacidia trachona, Bacidia jacobi, Bacidia rubella, Bacidia arceutina, Bacidia polychroa, Bacidia aggregatula, Bacidia schweinitzii, Bacidia granosa, Bacidia bagliettoana, Bacidia brouardii, and Bacidia circumspecta. Also, Ramalina farinacea is referred to as "Dotted Ramalina."
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (for Bacidia schweinitzii specifically)
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes (for Bacidia schweinitzii specifically)
  • Order: Unknown but implied based on class Lecanoromycetes for Bacidia schweinitzii
  • Family: Bacidiaceae (for dotted lichen with symbol BAAR6).
  • Synonyms: Surprise Lichen (for Bacidia schweinitzii)
  • Genus: Bacidia
  • Rank: The text indicates the use of rank "species" for many of the dotted lichens

Distribution and Habitat

  • Dotted Lichens, particularly Ramalina farinacea, are widespread on trees due to their tolerance to acid.
  • They are found in the UK, where approximately 1700 species of lichens exist.
  • Specific locations mentioned include the Wind River Tree Farm in Gifford Pinchot National Forest (likely for Farinose cartilage lichen), and Mount Bimberi in the Australian Capital Territory.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Dotted Ramalina is described as a fruticose (shrubby) lichen.
  • Some Dotted Lichens are crustose.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Certain moths use lichens, including beard lichen, as a resting place due to their cryptic camouflage. Their larvae, bright green with large black dots, feed on these lichens.

Ecological Role

  • Lichens are part of a diverse and luxuriant lichen community.

Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • WikiSpecies