Lichinomycetes
Scientific name: Lichinomycetes
Lichinomycetes
Scientific name: Lichinomycetes
Description
Lichinomycetes is a class of lichen-forming fungi. These organisms thrive in harsh environments, often growing on bare rock surfaces. Many species in this group are adapted to survive long periods of drought. They play a crucial role in the early stages of soil formation by breaking down rocks. Some lichinomycetes have a crustose growth form, appearing as thin crusts on their substrate.
Species of Lichinomycetes
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lichinomycetes