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Polychrome Dot Lichen

Bacidia polychroa

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Ramalinaceae
Genus
Bacidia
Species
Bacidia polychroa (Polychrome Dot Lichen)

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Bacidia rosella
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Polychrome Dot Lichen?
The scientific name of Polychrome Dot Lichen is Bacidia polychroa. It belongs to the genus Bacidia.
What is the conservation status of Polychrome Dot Lichen?
Polychrome Dot Lichen (Bacidia polychroa) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Polychrome Dot Lichen live?
Polychrome Dot Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Polychrome Dot Lichen belong to?
Polychrome Dot Lichen (Bacidia polychroa) belongs to the genus Bacidia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ramalinaceae.
What kingdom does Polychrome Dot Lichen belong to?
Polychrome Dot Lichen (Bacidia polychroa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Polychrome Dot Lichen?
The closest relatives of Polychrome Dot Lichen in the genus Bacidia include , , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Bacidia — 11 Species

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Bacidia biatorina
VU 🐾
Bacidia fraxinea
DD 🐾
Bacidia friesiana
VU 🐾
Bacidia laurocerasi
VU 🐾
Bacidia rosella
CR 🐾
Bacidia scopulicola
DD 🐾
Bacidia absistens
NT 🐾
Surprise Lichen
Bacidia schweinitzii
NE
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Polychrome Dot Lichen
Bacidia polychroa
EX
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Champion Crust
Bacidia schweintizii
LC 🐾
Frosty-Rimmed Dot Lichen
Bacidia rubella
LC
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