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Peltula Lobata
''Peltula lobata'' is a species of foliose lichen, foliose and saxicolous lichen, saxicolous (rock-dwelling) lichen in the family Peltulaceae. Found in Portugal, it was species description, formally described as a new species in 2013 by Joana Marques, Matthias Schultz, and Graciela Paz-Bermúdez. The type (biology), type specimen was collected by the first author from narrow crevices on vertical schist surfaces in the Vale de José Esteves (Vila Nova de Foz Côa) at an altitude of . It also grows on quartzite and granite, but with lesser frequency. Characteristics of the lichen include its thick and elongated lobes, the presence of large apothecia with dark red opened discs, and by a complete absence of soredia. References Lichinomycetes Lichen species Lichens described in 2013 Lichens of Europe {{Ascomycota-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foliose Lichen
Foliose lichen is one of the morphological classes of lichens, which are complex organisms that arise from the symbiotic relationship between fungi and a photosynthetic partner, typically algae. This partnership allows lichen to live in diverse climates that can range from cold, dry mountains to wet, warm valleys. Lichens develop quite slowly with recorded growth rates of 0.01–27mm/year depending on the species. Their lifespan averages between 30 and 60 years. Lichens have a main body part called the thallus, which is composed of hyphae, and houses the cortex and medulla. The cortex contains the photosynthetic cells while the medulla allows for gas exchange and makes up the bulk of the lichen's thallus. There are three main types of lichens: crustose, foliose, and fruticose. Foliose lichen are characterised by flattened leafy thalli, and an upper and lower cortex. Many have numerous layers, which are stratified, and aid in identifying different types. Foliose lichens attach to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
