Trichothelium lichen
Scientific name: Trichothelium
Trichothelium lichen
Scientific name: Trichothelium
Description
Trichothelium lichen is a genus of lichenized fungi found primarily in tropical regions. These lichens often grow on the leaves of plants, forming tiny, dark spots visible to the naked eye. They have a unique structure with flask-shaped fruiting bodies embedded in the lichen thallus. Some species of trichothelium lichen are known to form associations with specific types of algae.
Species of Trichothelium lichen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Lecanoromycetes Order
Ostropales Family
Porinaceae Genus
Trichothelium lichen