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dotted lichen

Scientific Name: Bacidia laurocerasi

Family: Bacidiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

Duration:

Other Names:

       

Dotted Lichen

The term "Dotted Lichen" refers to several lichen species, often within the genus Bacidia. The information provided covers various aspects of these fascinating organisms, from their classification to their ecological interactions.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions lichens as a food source for certain moth larvae. While not directly indicating toxicity, this suggests that lichens, including Dotted Lichen, might be palatable to some creatures.

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Common Name: Dotted Lichen
  • Scientific Names (examples from text):
    • Bacidia trachona
    • Bacidia jacobi
    • Bacidia rubella (synonym: Bacidia rosella (Pers.) De Not.)
    • Bacidia arceutina
    • Bacidia polychroa
    • Bacidia schweinitzii (synonym: Surprise Lichen)
    • Bacidia bagliettoana
    • Bacidia brouardii
    • Bacidia circumspecta
    • Bacidia granosa
  • Ramalina farinacea is also referred to as "Dotted Ramalina."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (in the case of Bacidia schweinitzii)
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes (in the case of Bacidia schweinitzii)
  • Order: (in the case of Bacidia schweinitzii)
  • Family: Bacidiaceae (for genus Bacidia)
  • Rank: Genus, Species
  • Synonyms: Some species have synonyms, e.g., Surprise Lichen for Bacidia schweinitzii.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Dotted Ramalina (Ramalina farinacea) is widespread on trees, particularly due to its tolerance to acid.
  • The text mentions specific locations like the Wind River Tree Farm in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Mount Bimberi in the Australian Capital Territory.
  • Found on alpine granite and peat.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Dotted Lichens can be crustaceous.
  • Dotted Ramalina is a fruticose (shrubby) lichen.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Moth larvae feed on lichens, including beard lichen.

Further Information

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

Quirky Facts

  • In music notation, a "dotted bar line" is used to subdivide long bars.