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spike lichen

Scientific Name: Calicium

Family: Caliciaceae

Category: Lichen

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Calicium Species: A Closer Look at Spike Lichens

The genus Calicium encompasses a variety of lichens, often referred to as "Spike Lichens." These lichens belong to the family Caliciaceae.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions instances of lichens with "tiny spikes." This physical characteristic should be noted.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions instances of lichens with "tiny spikes." This physical characteristic should be noted.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Fungi (as Calicium glaucellum is classified)
  • Family: Caliciaceae
  • Group: Lichen
  • Symbol: CALIC, CALE39
  • Rank: Species

Common Names

  • Spike Lichen (generally used for various Calicium species)
  • Adequate Spike Lichen (specifically for Calicium adaequatum)
  • Paleface stubble, spiral-spored gilded-head pin lichen (specifically for Calicium adspersum var.)

Synonyms

  • Calicium hemisphaericum (synonym for Adequate Spike Lichen, Calicium adequatum)

Species Mentioned

  • Calicium hyperelloides Nyl. 1860
  • Calicium abietinum Pers.
  • Calicium glaucellum
  • Calicium chlorosporum F. Wilson
  • Calicium corynellum (Ach.) Ach.
  • Calicium adaequatum Nyl.
  • Calicium salicinum
  • Calicium adspersum
  • Calicium parvum
  • Calicium trabinellum
  • Calicium viride

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calicium abietinum is noted as rare in the Balkan Peninsula.
  • Calicium parvum suggests a pine forest habitat.
  • Lichens, in general, thrive in undisturbed habitats such as graveyards, growing on walls, headstones, and old buildings.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Calicium species are lichenous in growth habit.
  • One user described seeing lichens that were "gray with tiny spikes."

Ecological Role

  • The presence of Calicium parvum is indicative of pine forests with high natural values.

Quirky Facts

  • One user mentioned seeing lichen while playing a video game.
  • One user asked online for advice about lichen planus, a skin rash, on their tongue.

Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
  • USDA