Petractis
Scientific name: Petractis
Petractis
Scientific name: Petractis
Description
Petractis is a lichen genus found on limestone rocks in various parts of the world. It forms thin, white to pale gray crusts on the rock surface. These lichens have unique fruiting bodies that resemble tiny volcanoes, with a central opening surrounded by a raised rim. Petractis plays a role in slowly breaking down rock surfaces over time, contributing to soil formation.