Parmeliopsis

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Parmeliopsis
Parmeliopsis ambigua 97491.jpg
Parmeliopsis ambigua
Scientific classification
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Fungi
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Parmeliopsis

(Nyl. ex Stizenb.) Nyl. (1866)
Type species
Parmeliopsis ambigua
(Wulfen) Nyl. (1863)
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Parmeliopsis is a genus of lichens 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[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Name Search
  3. ^ Bran Lichen (Parmeliosis), Encyclopedia of Life


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