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Rapp's biatorella lichen

Scientific Name: Biatorella rappii

Family: Biatorellaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Biatorella rappii

Also known as Rapp's Biatorella Lichen, Biatorella rappii is a lichen belonging to the family Biatorellaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Biatorella rappii Zahlbr.
  • Synonyms: Biatorella rappii A. Zahlbr.
  • Common Name: Rapp's Biatorella Lichen
  • Family: Biatorellaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Symbol: BIRA3

Distribution and Habitat

  • Notably found in Florida, USA. Specific locations mentioned include Seminole County and Mecca.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Biatorella rappii is described as a lichenous plant.

Ecological Role

  • Biatorella rappii is placed in synonymy with Ramonia microspora.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed growing on Carpinus (hornbeam) trees.

Further Information

  • Specimens are housed in various herbaria, including collections in Birmingham.