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Farinose Cartilage Lichen

Ramalina farinacea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Ramalinaceae ›Genus: Ramalina

About

Ramalina farinacea is an epiphytic bushy shaped (fruticose) lichen common to areas with Mediterranean, subtropical, or temperate climates. It is in the Ramalina genus of the family Ramalinaceae. The coexistence of two different species of the Trebouxia genus of green algae at the same time were found to be in each specimen collected in widely distributed populations. The algae thrive in different temperature and light environments. It is thought this demonstrates an ability of the lichen...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Farinose Cartilage Lichen?
The scientific name of Farinose Cartilage Lichen is Ramalina farinacea.
What kingdom does Farinose Cartilage Lichen belong to?
Farinose Cartilage Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Farinose Cartilage Lichen belong to?
Farinose Cartilage Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Farinose Cartilage Lichen belong to?
Farinose Cartilage Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
What order does Farinose Cartilage Lichen belong to?
Farinose Cartilage Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
What family does Farinose Cartilage Lichen belong to?
Farinose Cartilage Lichen belongs to the family Ramalinaceae.
What genus does Farinose Cartilage Lichen belong to?
Farinose Cartilage Lichen belongs to the genus Ramalina.