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needle lichen
Scientific Name: Chaenotheca brachypoda
Family: Coniocybaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Needle Lichen
The term "Needle Lichen" refers to various species of lichens, with the genus Chaenotheca being a prominent example. Several species are mentioned, including Chaenotheca brunneola, Chaenotheca gracillima, Chaenotheca chrysocephala, and Chaenotheca ferruginea.
Considerations for Pets
- This lichen is often found on pine needles and other natural surfaces, potentially making it accessible to pets who spend time outdoors.
Considerations for Children
- This lichen is often found on pine needles and other natural surfaces, potentially making it accessible to children who spend time outdoors.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Chaenotheca Th. Fr.
- Family: Coniocybaceae
- Common Name: Needle Lichen
- Synonym: Coniocybe furfuracea (L.) Ach.
Distribution and Habitat
- Needle lichens are found in various locations, including forests.
- They can be found growing on pine needles and bark.
- Specific locations mentioned include Eastern Canada and the Greater Sonoran Desert Region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Members of the Chaenotheca genus are commonly called needle lichens due to their shape.
Associations with Other Organisms
- Lichens are a symbiotic combination of a fungus and algae (green or blue-green).
- They can be found growing on trees alongside other plants like pine, magnolia, and eucalyptus.
Quirky Facts
- Some individuals find that lichen on rocks creates an aesthetic scenery, especially in areas with good climbing locations.