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Single-Spored Map Lichen

Rhizocarpon disporum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family
Rhizocarpaceae
Genus
Rhizocarpon
Species
Rhizocarpon disporum (Single-Spored Map Lichen)

Similar Species in Rhizocarpon

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Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
Extinct
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Rhizocarpon oederi
Extinct
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Rhizocarpon richardii
Least Concern
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Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
Vulnerable
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Grayish Green Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon cinereovirens
Not Evaluated
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Immodest Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon submodestum
Not Evaluated
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Rhizocarpon badioatrum
Data Deficient
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Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Single-Spored Map Lichen?
The scientific name of Single-Spored Map Lichen is Rhizocarpon disporum. It belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon.
Where does Single-Spored Map Lichen live?
Single-Spored Map Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Single-Spored Map Lichen belong to?
Single-Spored Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon disporum) belongs to the genus Rhizocarpon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizocarpaceae.
What kingdom does Single-Spored Map Lichen belong to?
Single-Spored Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon disporum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Single-Spored Map Lichen?
The closest relatives of Single-Spored Map Lichen in the genus Rhizocarpon include Big Map Lichen, Boneset Map Lichen, , , Smooth Map Lichen.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Rhizocarpon — 18 Species

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Big Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon grande
LC 🐾
Boneset Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon eupetraeum
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon oederi
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon richardii
LC
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Single-Spored Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon disporum
NE
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Smooth Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon hochstetteri
VU 🐾
Grayish Green Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon cinereovirens
NE 🐾
Immodest Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon submodestum
NE 🐾
Rhizocarpon badioatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon umbilicatum
CR 🐾
Rhizocarpon viridiatrum
DD 🐾
Rhizocarpon polycarpum
EX 🐾
Rhizocarpon reductum
LC 🐾
Rhizocarpon geminatum
DD 🐾
Amphibian Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lavatum
DD 🐾
Yellow Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon geographicum
LC 🐾
Crescent Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon lecanorinum
LC 🐾
Rock-Loving Map Lichen
Rhizocarpon petraeum
VU
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