
Steinia
Scientific name: Steinia
Steinia
Scientific name: Steinia

Description

Steinia is a group of tiny, crustose lichens often found growing on rocks, bark, or soil. They are characterized by their flat, crust-like appearance and small, disc-shaped fruiting bodies. These lichens play a role in soil formation and stabilization in their ecosystems. Some species within this group can tolerate high levels of metal pollution in their environment.

Species of Steinia


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Dothideomycetes Order
Superstratomycetales Family
Superstratomycetaceae Genus
Steinia