Lichens of North Carolina

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NC Records
Lichinaceae Members:
Pterygiopsis neglecta (Erichsen) Thüs & Schultz ined. - River Crust Lichen

Image by Gary Perlmutter

Thallus dry. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Thallus damp. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Ascomatal section. Image by Gary Perlmutter

Taxonomy

Family: Lichinaceae
Comments: "Pterygiopsis neglecta" is a temporary name until taxonomy is updated, currently under study.

Identification

Online Photographs: Lichen Portal GBIF-Global Distribution
Technical Description: Thüs, H. & M. Schultz. 2009. Fungi: Lichens Pt. 1 (Süßwasserflora Von Mitteleuropa / Freshwater Flora of Central Europe). Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg.

Distribution in North Carolina

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County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Frequently inundated siliceous rocks in streams and rivers.

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Status in North Carolina

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