Arthonia phaeophysciae belongs to a family of fungi that typically form lichen by partnering with algae or cyanobacteria. It is not a mushroom but a lichen-forming fungus, which is key in natural ecosystems for its role in soil formation, nitrogen fixation, and as an indicator of environmental quality.
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Attributes of Arthonia phaeophysciae
You can find Arthonia phaeophysciae by these plants:
Mealy shadow lichen
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Scientific Classification of Arthonia phaeophysciae