Polycoccum lichen
Scientific name: Polycoccum
Polycoccum lichen
Scientific name: Polycoccum
Description
Polycoccum lichen is a group of fungi that lives on lichens, acting as parasites. These tiny organisms are often found on the surface of their lichen hosts, forming small, dark structures. Some species of polycoccum lichen are highly specialized, only growing on specific types of lichens. Their presence can sometimes cause visible damage or discoloration to the host lichen.
Species of Polycoccum lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Dothideomycetes Order
Trypetheliales Family
Polycoccaceae Genus
Polycoccum lichen