Diploicia lichen
Scientific name: Diploicia
Diploicia lichen
Scientific name: Diploicia
Description
Diploicia lichen is a family of fungi that contains many species that are commonly known as shadow lichens. The source of this name is unclear, but it may refer to the white and black coloration of many species. You will most commonly spot these fungi growing with algae and bacteria as lichens on wood, rocks, and trees.
Species of Diploicia lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Teloschistales Family
Physciaceae Genus
Diploicia lichen