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Curtis' disc lichen
Scientific Name: Buellia curtisii
Family: Physciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Buellia curtisii
Also known as Curtis' disc lichen, Buellia curtisii is a fascinating species of lichen.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens can grow on various surfaces, including rocks and trees, which might be accessible to pets.
Considerations for Children
- Lichens are sometimes found in natural settings where children play.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Buellia curtisii (Tuck.) Imshaug
- Rank: Species
- Family: Physciaceae
- Genus: Buellia
- Order: Lecanorales
- Synonyms: Disc lichen
Common Names
- Curtis' disc lichen
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Buellia curtisii exhibits a lichenous growth habit.
- It is characterized by emergent and adnate discs that are black or brown-black, and plane or becoming convex.
- The discs, or apothecia, can be brown and raised.
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen is found in regions such as the Kermadec Islands, including Macauley Island and Curtis Island.
Quirky Facts
- The lichen's disc-shaped fruiting bodies (apothecia) are brown and raised.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in the context of studies on lichen-forming genus.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- Curtis Bjork's provisional keys to the epiphytic crusts of BC.