
Sarcogyne lichens
Scientific name: Sarcogyne
Sarcogyne lichens
Scientific name: Sarcogyne


Description

Sarcogyne lichens is a group of crustose lichens often found on rocks or soil. They are known for their thick, warty or smooth thalli that can be various colors including gray, brown, or reddish. Some species in this group have a unique feature of sunken fruit bodies (apothecia) that appear as small dark dots on the surface of the lichen.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Acarosporales Family
Acarosporaceae Genus
Sarcogyne lichens