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cracked lichen
Scientific Name: Acarospora scotica
Family: Acarosporaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Cracked Lichen: A Fascinating Look at Acarospora and Related Species
Cracked lichens, often resembling cobblestone roads or cracked paint, belong to the genus Acarospora. These lichens are found in various habitats and exhibit unique growth patterns.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions potential "narcotic lichen," though its existence and effects are speculative.
- Lichens can grow on rocks, potentially ingested by animals that lick or chew on rocks.
Considerations for Children
- Lichens can grow on rocks, potentially ingested by children that lick or chew on rocks.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Acarospora
- Common Names: Cracked Lichen, Cobblestone Lichen
- Additional names mentioned: Schleicher's Cracked Lichen, Gallic Cracked Lichen, Nodule Cracked Lichen, Colorado Cracked Lichen, Particular Cracked Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Agyriales
- Family: Acarosporaceae
- Genus: Acarospora
- Synonyms: The text refers to various Acarospora species such as Acarospora schleicheri, Acarospora gallica, Acarospora aeruginosa, Acarospora arenosa, Acarospora socialis and Acarospora badiofusca
Distribution and Habitat
- Acarospora species are found in various locations, including the Rocky Mountains and Planalto das Cezaredas, Portugal.
- They often grow on rocks, including granite and sandstone.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cracked lichens often exhibit a "cracked-areolate" thallus, where the continuous crust cracks during growth.
- The thallus may initially consist of separate lumps that grow together to form a cracked surface.
- Some Acarospora species have a white, cracked thallus that appears frosted.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens, including Acarospora, can contribute to the breakdown of rocks over time.
- The text mentions lichens growing alongside moss and fungi on various surfaces.
- The text mentions scentless mayweed growing on cracked lichen.
Quirky Facts
- The text humorously references a "sheep-based drug cartel" in connection with a rare "narcotic lichen," suggesting a potential (though unlikely) historical or traditional use (however speculative and likely incorrect).