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FAMILYLichen-forming fungus

Parmeliaceae

Shield Lichens And Allies
GBIF ID: 8305

Description

Source: GBIF

The Parmeliaceae is a large and diverse family of Lecanoromycetes. With over 2700 species in 71 genera, it is the largest family of lichen-forming fungi. The most speciose genera in the family are the well-known groups: Xanthoparmelia, Usnea, Parmotrema, and Hypotrachyna.

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Based on global observation data from GBIF.

Ecological Role

📋Curated registryGBIF

Lichen-forming fungus

Recorded presence:

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