Parmeliopsis
| Parmeliopsis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parmeliopsis ambigua | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Parmeliopsis (Nyl. ex Stizenb.) Nyl. (1866) |
| Type species | |
| Parmeliopsis ambigua (Wulfen) Nyl. (1863) | |
| Species | |
|
P. ambigua | |
Parmeliopsis is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. The genus contains eight species that are widely distributed in north temperate areas.[1] Members of this genus are commonly called bran lichens.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 499. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
- ↑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Name Search
- ↑ Bran Lichen (Parmeliosis), Encyclopedia of Life
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