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sandwort cetraria lichen
Scientific Name: Cetraria arenaria
Family: Parmeliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Cetraria arenaria
Also known as Sandwort Cetraria Lichen, Cetraria arenaria is a lichenous plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cetraria arenaria Karnefelt
- Common Name: Sandwort Cetraria Lichen
- Group: Lichen
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- Family: Parmeliaceae
- Symbol: CEAR7
Distribution and Habitat
Cetraria arenaria is often found at high latitudes, commonly occurring on sand or heath.
Ecological Role
This lichen associates with green algae as photobionts. It is sometimes found interspersed with other lichens in diverse lichen cover areas.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Cetraria is a genus of fruticose lichens that associate with green algae as photobionts.
Further Information
Distributional maps and additional information can be found at USDA, NRCS and Discover Life.