🍄 Identification Guide

How to Identify Rhizocarpaceae

2 species · Fungi · Order Rhizocarpales

Rhizocarpaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Rhizocarpales, class Lecanoromycetes. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

These areoles sit on a distinct black prothallus, a narrow border made of fungal tissue.
geographicum aligns with somatic incompatibility between distinct genotypes.

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Representative Rhizocarpaceae Species

Rhizocarpon lecanorinum Anders

Rhizocarpon lecanorinum is a yellow-green crustose lichen with described structu…

Rhizocarpon geographicum (L.) DC.

Rhizocarpon geographicum, the map lichen, is a widely distributed rock-dwelling …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Rhizocarpaceae?

Rhizocarpaceae funguss belong to the Rhizocarpales order in the Fungi kingdom. These areoles sit on a distinct black prothallus, a narrow border made of fungal tissue. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Rhizocarpaceae?

Rhizocarpaceae is classified in the order Rhizocarpales, class Lecanoromycetes, phylum Ascomycota. geographicum aligns with somatic incompatibility between distinct genotypes.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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