Chaenothecopsis lichen
Scientific name: Chaenothecopsis
Chaenothecopsis lichen
Scientific name: Chaenothecopsis
Description
Chaenothecopsis lichen are tiny, pin-like fungi that often grow on wood or lichens. They have a distinctive head containing spores, supported by a slender stalk. Some species in this group are parasitic on other fungi or lichens. Chaenothecopsis lichen are found worldwide but are particularly diverse in boreal and temperate forests. Their small size makes them challenging to spot without magnification.
Species of Chaenothecopsis lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Eurotiomycetes Order
Mycocaliciales Family
Mycocaliciaceae Genus
Chaenothecopsis lichen