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Cetraria muricata
Scientific Name: Cetraria muricata
Family: Parmeliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Cetraria muricata
Cetraria muricata is a fruticose lichen species. It is also known by the common names Roughened Iceland lichen (English) and Pikkuokajkl (Finnish).
Considerations for Pets
- This lichen is densely branched and may pose a minor physical hazard if ingested by small pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cetraria muricata (Ach.) Eckfeldt
- Authority: (Ach.) Eckfeldt
- Family: Parmeliaceae
- Genus: Cetraria
- Species: Cetraria muricata
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Coelocaulon muricatum (Ach.) J. R. Laundon
- Cornicularia muricata (Ach.) Ach.
- C. tenuissima (L.) Zahlbr. var. muricata (Ach.) Dalla Torre & Sarnth.
- Cetraria aculeata f. hispida (Cromb.) A.L.Sm.
- Cetraria aculeata v. alpina Schaer.
- Cetraria aculeata f. hispida Cromb.
- Cetraria aculeata var. muricata (Ach.) Schaer.
- Cetraria stuppea Flot. ex Sandst.
- Coelocaulon aculeatum ssp.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cetraria muricata is widespread on heaths and dunes.
- Specific locations mentioned include Great Wass Island (Maine, USA), Acadia National Park (Maine, USA), Artilligan SSSI (Argyll and Bute, Scotland), Dorset (UK), Lillian Ridge (Olympic NP, WA) , Northern Jutland, North West Zealand, and North Zealand.
- It is found on mossy soil and rocks.
- Mapping of its occurrence has been done in Slovakia.
- Observations suggest it occurs in Norway (Oppland, Dovre).
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus is fruticose, brown, and glossy.
- It is densely branched.
- Pseudocyphellae are rounded and flat.
- Forms tufts less than 2 cm high.
Ecological Role
- Associated with green algae.
Further Information
- Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=382430
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