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Zahlbruckner's earth lichen
Scientific Name: Catapyrenium zahlbruckneri
Family: Verrucariaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Zahlbruckner's Earth Lichen (Catapyrenium zahlbruckneri)
Catapyrenium zahlbruckneri, commonly known as Zahlbruckner's earth lichen, is a fascinating lichen species. This article provides information about its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Catapyrenium zahlbruckneri (Hasse) J.W. Thomson
- Synonyms:
- Placopyrenium zahlbruckneri (Hasse) Breuss
- Dermatocarpon zahlbruckneri Hasse
- Peltula zahlbruckneri (Hasse) Wetmore (implied)
- Family: Verrucariaceae
- Group: Lichen
Common Names
- Zahlbruckner's earth lichen
- Earth lichen (general)
Distribution and Habitat
This lichen is known to grow on earth and rocks in various locations. Specific mentions include:
- Santa Monica Range, near Soldier's Home, Los Angeles Co., California, USA.
- Europe and Western North America
- Common on acid and calcareous rocks, bark, wood and earth.
- Widely distributed around the earth.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Lichenous
- Plant Type: Lichenous
Quirky Facts
- The species is named in honor of Alexander Zahlbruckner (1860-1938), an Austrian botanist who specialized in the study of lichens.
- Lichens, including Catapyrenium zahlbruckneri, have even been tested for survival on the surface of Mars by the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012
- Plants Database
- Earth Sciences - University of Toronto (archive.org)
- The Bryologist
- Index Fungorum