Ciliate strap-lichen  (Heterodermia leucomela)

Facts

Previously known as: Heterodermia leucomelos
KingdomFungi
PhylumAscomycota
ClassAscomycetes
OrderLecanorales
FamilyPhysciaceae
GenusHeterodermia (1)
SizeThallus diameter: 5-15 cm (2)
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Status

Classified as Endangered in Great Britain and is protected under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (3).

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