Fringed Shield Lichen vs

Parmelina coleae compared with Parmelina quercina

Key Differences

• Fringed Shield Lichen is Not Evaluated while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fringed Shield Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Parmeliaceae	Parmeliaceae
Genus same	Parmelina	Parmelina
Species	Parmelina coleae	Parmelina quercina

Evolutionary Relationship

Fringed Shield Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Parmelina.

Conservation Status

Fringed Shield Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fringed Shield Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fringed Shield Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.