Parmeliopsis

Parmeliopsis
Parmeliopsis ambigua
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Parmeliopsis
(Nyl. ex Stizenb.) Nyl. (1866)
Type species
Parmeliopsis ambigua
(Wulfen) Nyl. (1863)
Species

P. ambigua
P. capitata
P. chlorolecanorica
P. esorediata
P. hyperopta
P. subambigua
P. venezolana

Parmeliopsis is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. The genus contains eight species that are widely distributed in north temperate areas.[1] Members of this genus are commonly called bran lichens.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA. (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 499. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
  2. ↑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Name Search
  3. ↑ Bran Lichen (Parmeliosis), Encyclopedia of Life,

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