Lichenized Fungi
Lichens are composite organisms composed of fungal species in a symbiotic relationship with algae and/or cyanobacteria. Although lichens are classified and named based on the fungal component, they are here presented separately from fungi for convenience of access.
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18 genera
59 species, 0 subspecies and varieties
59 species, 0 subspecies and varieties
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Massalongia, Megalaria, Megaspora, Melanelia, Melanelixia, Melanohalea, Menegazzia, Metamelanea, Micarea, Microcalicium, Miriquidica, Multiclavula, Mycobilimbia, Mycoblastus, Mycocalicium, Mycoporum, Myriolecis, MyxobilimbiaMenegazzia terebrata
Description: Thallus greenish-grey, lobes 1-2 mm wide, puffed, with obvious perforations, lower surface black and without rhizines.
Distribution: West of Cascades crest in Washington; northern British Columbia to northern California; Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine to Georgia; Quebec, Ontario.
Habitat: Damp forest.
Substrate: On bark of deciduous trees.
Description: Thallus greenish-grey, lobes 1-2 mm wide, puffed, with obvious perforations, lower surface black and without rhizines.
Distribution: West of Cascades crest in Washington; northern British Columbia to northern California; Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine to Georgia; Quebec, Ontario.
Habitat: Damp forest.
Substrate: On bark of deciduous trees.
