Littlelobed lichen
Scientific name: Massalongia
Littlelobed lichen
Scientific name: Massalongia
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Description
Littlelobed lichen is a lichen group found in cold, mountainous regions. It forms small, dark brown rosettes on rocks and soil. Known for its ability to withstand harsh alpine conditions, littlelobed lichen has a unique structure with thick, finger-like lobes. Some species in this group are associated with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria, contributing to nutrient cycling in extreme environments.
Species of Littlelobed lichen
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Peltigerales Family
Massalongiaceae Genus
Littlelobed lichen