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bryonora lichen
Scientific Name: Bryonora
Family: Lecanoraceae
Category: Lichen
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Bryonora
Bryonora is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Lecanoraceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bryonora Poelt
- Rank: Genus, with individual species also noted (e.g., Bryonora curvescens, Bryonora castanea, Bryonora rhypariza)
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Lecanoraceae
- Synonyms/Related Genera: Bryoria
Common Names
- Bryonora Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
- Bryonora species have been found in various locations, including the North American Arctic region, the Czech Republic (Bohemian Karst, Šumava Mts.), China (Yunnan), Poland (Bia?owie?a Primeval Forest), the Baikal Region (Siberia), the Tatta Mountains, and alpine regions.
- Some species, such as Bryonora castanea, are noted as arctic-alpine and circumpolar, found on soil, mosses, plant remains, and other lichens in Alpine environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bryonora are lichens.
Quirky Facts
- The East-Himalayas are considered a center of diversity for the Bryonora genus.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bryonora can be found growing on other lichens.
Resources and Further Information
- Thomson, J.W. (1997) Bryonora Poelt (pp. 121-123) In American Arctic Lichens: 2. The Microlichens. The University of Wisconsin Press.
- Holtan-Hartwig, J. (1991) A revision of the lichens Bryonora castanea and B. curvescens. - Mycotaxon 40: 295-305.
- ResearchGate (for publications related to Bryonora).
- University of British Columbia Herbarium (UBC) - Lichen Collection.
- Discover Life (for information on the ecology, identification, and distribution of Bryonora pruinosa).