162 observationsLeast Concern
Ringed Firedot Lichen
Polycauliona verruculifera
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Teloschistales ›Family: Teloschistaceae ›Genus: Polycauliona
About
Verrucoplaca is a monotypic fungal genus in the family Teloschistaceae. It contains the single species Verrucoplaca verruculifera, a widely distributed saxicolous (rock-dwelling), crustose lichen that grows on coastal rocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ringed Firedot Lichen is Polycauliona verruculifera.
- The Ringed Firedot Lichen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Ringed Firedot Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Ringed Firedot Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Ringed Firedot Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Ringed Firedot Lichen belongs to the order Teloschistales.
- Ringed Firedot Lichen belongs to the family Teloschistaceae.
- Ringed Firedot Lichen belongs to the genus Polycauliona.