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Goebel's bulbothrix lichen

Scientific Name: Bulbothrix goebelii

Family: Parmeliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Goebel's Bulbothrix Lichen

Explore the fascinating world of Bulbothrix goebelii, commonly known as Goebel's bulbothrix lichen or Rough eyelash lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bulbothrix goebelii (Zenker) Hale
  • Common Name(s): Goebel's bulbothrix lichen, Rough eyelash lichen
  • Synonyms:
    • Parmelia goebelii Zenker
    • Parmelia njalensis C.W. Dodge
    • Parmelia scortella Nyl.
    • Pnrnzelin appressa Zenker
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Family: Parmeliaceae
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bulbothrix goebelii has been sighted in Australia.
  • It is also found in the Netherlands Antilles, specifically Sint Eustatius.
  • This lichen typically grows on small trees in open habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Bulbothrix mammillaria, a related species, can be recognized by its sparse cilia.

Ecology

  • Bulbothrix goebelii is a lichenized fungus, meaning it forms a symbiotic relationship with algae or cyanobacteria.

Further Information

  • Learn more about Bulbothrix goebelii at the Atlas of Living Australia.
  • Consult "A Monograph of the Lichen Genus Bulbothrix Hale (Parmeliaceae)" by Mason E. Hale Jr. for in-depth information.
  • Explore the Greater Sonoran Desert Lichen Flora by Nash, T.H., Ryan, B.D., Gries, C., and Bungartz, F.
  • Check the British Lichen Society (BLS) Lichen Database for information on lichens in England.