''Sagedia'' is a genus of
lichen
A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.[fungi
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...]
belonging to the family
Megasporaceae
Megasporaceae are a family of fungi belonging to the order Pertusariales. Taxa are lichenized with green algae, and grow on rocks, often in maritime climates close to fresh water. Phylogenetic analysis has shown that this family is related to the ...
.
The species of this genus are found in
Northern Hemisphere
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.
Species
Species:
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Sagedia alpina''
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Sagedia augustana''
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Sagedia ferruginosa''
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Sagedia macrospora''
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Sagedia mastrucata''
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Sagedia nunatakkorum''
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Sagedia simoensis''
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Sagedia tenebricosa''
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Sagedia umbonata''
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Sagedia werneri''
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Sagedia werwaestii''
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Sagedia zonata''
References
Pertusariales
Lichen genera
Taxa described in 1809
Pertusariales genera
Taxa named by Erik Acharius
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