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Wood Dot Lichen

Micarea melaena

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Similar Species in Micarea

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Micarea lignaria
Endangered
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Micarea lithinella
Data Deficient
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Micarea misella
Least Concern
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Micarea adnata
Data Deficient
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Micarea micrococca
Data Deficient
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Micarea nitschkeana
Least Concern
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Micarea cinerea
Not Evaluated
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Micarea hedlundii
Endangered
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Lecanoromycetes
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Byssolomataceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Micarea — 13 Species

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Micarea lignaria
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Micarea lithinella
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Micarea misella
LC 🐾
Micarea hedlundii
EN 🐾
Micarea leprosula
DD 🐾
Micarea denigrata
LC 🐾
Micarea adnata
DD 🐾
Micarea micrococca
DD 🐾
Micarea nitschkeana
LC 🐾
Micarea cinerea
NE 🐾
Green Dot Lichen
Micarea prasina
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Shadow Dot Lichen
Micarea peliocarpa
NT
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Wood Dot Lichen
Micarea melaena
DD
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