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catillaria lichen
Scientific Name: Catillaria chalybeia
Family: Catillariaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Catillaria Lichen
The genus Catillaria, often referred to by the common name "Catillaria Lichen," encompasses a variety of crustose lichens. Several species within this genus have been the subject of extensive study, particularly in relation to their morphology, taxonomy, and distribution.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Catillaria species present as tiny black dots on a dark-colored background, which could potentially be ingested by curious pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Catillaria A. Massal.
- Common Name: Catillaria Lichen
- Kingdom: Fungi (inferred)
- Family: Catillariaceae
- Synonyms:
- Scutula stereocaulorum (synonym of Catillaria stereocaulorum)
- Bacidia declinis (synonym of Catillaria nigroclavata)
- Bilimbia declinis (synonym of Catillaria nigroclavata)
- Lecidea declinis (synonym of Catillaria nigroclavata)
Distribution and Habitat
- Catillaria species have been found globally, including:
- Greater Sonoran Desert
- Dorset (Britain)
- Britain and Ireland
- India (Nilgiri Hills)
- Australia
- Netherlands
- Western Europe
- Cape Verde
- The Netherlands
- Turkey
- Maritime Antarctic
- USA and Canada
- Aegean region
- Taiwan
- Italy
- Schirmacher Hills region
- Habitats are varied, including:
- Rocks
- Marine and maritime rocks
- Leaves of trees
- Trees (epiphytic)
- Woodlands
Morphological Characteristics
- Crustose lichens.
- Some species appear as tiny black dots on a dark grey or olivaceous background.
- Apothecia (fruiting bodies) are very small, ranging from around 0.15 mm.
- Thallus crustose, often 2-5 cm in diameter.
- Some species are powdery white with black dots.
Species Examples
- Catillaria nigroclavata
- Catillaria chalybeia
- Catillaria erysiboides
- Catillaria lenticularis
- Catillaria stereocaulorum
- Catillaria flavens
- Catillaria gilbertii
- Catillaria nilgiriensis
- Catillaria austrolittoralis
- Catillaria contristans
- Catillaria detractula
- Catillaria finckei
- Catillaria nigroisidiata
- Catillaria glauconigrans
- Catillaria cotymbosa
- Catillaria fungoides
- Catillaria corymbosa
- Catillaria laureri
- Catillaria picila
- Catillaria cremea
- Catillaria atomarioides
- Catillaria croatica
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Some species of Catillaria and Strigula have been found growing on the leaves of Nestegis apetala.
- May grow alongside other lichens such as Lecanora species.
Resources and Further Information
- Greater Sonoran Desert Lichen Flora
- British Lichen Society - BLS Lichen Database
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Lichen Flora of the (referencing Nash III , T.H., Gries, C., and Bungartz, F. (eds.))