Cliostomum lichen
Scientific name: Cliostomum
Cliostomum lichen
Scientific name: Cliostomum
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Description
You are nearly certain to have encountered fungi from the cliostomum lichen family since they are very widespread and can be found growing on trees, walls, rocks, and pavement. These fungi grow as lichens, which are actually combinations of fungi with algae or bacteria which live within the fungal structure. It is easiest to spot cliostomum lichen fungi in winter when many plants die off, revealing them.
Species of Cliostomum lichen
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Lecanorales Family
Ramalinaceae Genus
Cliostomum lichen