Melanelixia
Scientific name: Melanelixia
Melanelixia
Scientific name: Melanelixia
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Description
Melanelixia is a lichen group known for its tough, leafy appearance, often found growing on bark and rocks. These lichens thrive in a variety of climates, from temperate regions to high altitudes. They play a crucial role in their ecosystems, helping to break down rocks into soil and providing habitats for tiny organisms. Some species within this group are also used in traditional dyeing practices due to their unique pigments.
Species of Melanelixia
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