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sphagnum absonditella lichen

Scientific Name: Absconditella sphagnorum

Family: Stictidaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Absconditella sphagnorum (Sphagnum Absonditella Lichen)

Absconditella sphagnorum, commonly known as sphagnum absonditella lichen, is a fascinating lichen species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Absconditella sphagnorum Vezda &amp Poelt
  • Common Name: Sphagnum absonditella lichen
  • Family: Stictidaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Symbol: ABSP

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous
  • Structure: Lichen
  • Supplied as "ad caespites dense contractos (Sphagnum fuscum)"
  • Distribution and Habitat

    The provided text mentions its association with Sphagnum moss, suggesting it is found in habitats where Sphagnum mosses thrive.

    Further Information

    The text references a checklist of lichens of the Czech Republic, which may provide additional information about this species:

    • Li&#353ka J., Palice Z. &amp Slavkov &#352. (2008): Checklist and Red List of lichens of the Czech Republic http://www.preslia.cz/P082Lis.pdf, Preslia 80(2): 151&#8211182