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Catapyrenium chilense

Scientific Name: Catapyrenium chilense

Family: Verrucariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Catapyrenium chilense

Catapyrenium chilense is a lichen belonging to the genus Catapyrenium.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Catapyrenium chilense
  • Family: Verrucariaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes
  • Order: Verrucariales
  • Synonyms:
    • Dermatocarpon chilense Rsnen
    • Placidium chilense (Rsnen) Breuss

Distribution

This species has been reported from South America and North America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Catapyrenium chilense is recognized by its comparatively large squamae.

Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) has information about Catapyrenium chilense.
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) provides a view on Catapyrenium.