48,716 observations
Rim Lichens
Lecanora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Lecanoraceae ›
About
Lecanora is a genus of lichen commonly called rim lichens.:279 Lichens in the genus Squamarina are also called rime lichens. Members of the genus have roughly circular fruiting discs (apothecia) with rims that have photosynthetic tissue similar to that of the nonfruiting part of the lichen body (thallus). Other lichens with apothecia having margins made of thallus-like tissue are called lecanorine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rim Lichens is Lecanora.
- Rim Lichens belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Rim Lichens belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Rim Lichens belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Rim Lichens belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Rim Lichens belongs to the family Lecanoraceae.