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Cetrariella fastigiata

Scientific Name: Cetrariella fastigiata

Family: Parmeliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Cetrariella fastigiata: An Overview

Cetrariella fastigiata, also known as Greater Ruffled Iceland Lichen, is a lichen belonging to the Parmeliaceae family. This page provides a detailed overview of this fascinating organism.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cetrariella fastigiata (Delise ex Nyl.) Karnefelt & Thell
  • Family: Parmeliaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi (Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Cetraria delisei f. fastigiata (Delise) Rass.
    • Cetraria delisei var. fastigiata Delise ex Nyl., in Norrl. 1869 (Basionym)
    • Cetraria fastigiata (Delise ex Nyl.) Krnefelt

Distribution and Habitat

  • The lichen is found in locations such as Norway (Troms, Storfjord), Russia (Chita Region), and Canada (Newfoundland).
  • It is also associated with Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation.
  • Specific habitats include tundra environments, such as those found in the Monchegorsky district.
  • It can be found in moist areas and boulder fields, such as those near shorelines and mountain slopes.

Classification

  • Rank: Species
  • Ascomycota: Lecanoromycetes Lecanorales Parmeliaceae

Ecology

  • It can be found growing on soil and pebble substrates.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Go to Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dyntaxa - Svensk: Dyntaxa is a Swedish database providing information on species.
  • Index Fungorum: Index Fungorum
  • TERMIUM: The Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.
  • Artskart og Artsobservasjoner: Provides maps and observations of species.