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Sticta canariensis

Sticta canariensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Peltigerales ›Family: Lobariaceae ›Genus: Sticta

About

Sticta canariensis is a species of cyanolichen in the family Peltigeraceae. It is known for its ability to form photosymbiodemes – distinct morphological forms resulting from symbioses with either green algae or cyanobacteria. The species exhibits two main forms: a bright green chloromorph with dichotomously branched lobes and brown fruiting bodies, and a dark blue-grey cyanomorph with phyllidia and white mottling. It has a disjunct distribution across Atlantic Europe and Macaronesia, where it primarily grows as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sticta canariensis?
The scientific name of Sticta canariensis is Sticta canariensis.
What is the conservation status of Sticta canariensis?
The Sticta canariensis has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Sticta canariensis belong to?
Sticta canariensis belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Sticta canariensis belong to?
Sticta canariensis belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Sticta canariensis belong to?
Sticta canariensis belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
What order does Sticta canariensis belong to?
Sticta canariensis belongs to the order Peltigerales.
What family does Sticta canariensis belong to?
Sticta canariensis belongs to the family Lobariaceae.
What genus does Sticta canariensis belong to?
Sticta canariensis belongs to the genus Sticta.