
Cryptolechia lichen
Scientific name: Cryptolechia
Cryptolechia lichen
Scientific name: Cryptolechia

Description

Cryptolechia lichen is a genus of lichens known for their symbiotic relationship with algae or cyanobacteria. These lichens typically grow on rocks, where they form crust-like structures that adhere closely to the substrate. The thalli of cryptolechia lichen species are often inconspicuous, blending in with the rocky surfaces they inhabit.

Species of Cryptolechia lichen


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Ostropales Family
Gyalectaceae Genus
Cryptolechia lichen