Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Lecanorales (Lecanorales)

Family

Parmeliaceae

Genus

Cetraria

Species

Cetraria arenaria (Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen)

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Cetraria ericetorum

Critically Endangered

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Cetraria sepincola

Vulnerable

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Iceland Lichen

Cetraria islandica

Least Concern

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Spiny Heath Lichen

Cetraria aculeata

Least Concern

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Striped Iceland Lichen

Cetraria laevigata

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen?

The scientific name of Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen is Cetraria arenaria. It belongs to the genus Cetraria.

Where does Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen live?

Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, United States.

What family does Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen belong to?

Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen (Cetraria arenaria) belongs to the genus Cetraria, which is part of the taxonomic family Parmeliaceae.

What kingdom does Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen belong to?

Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen (Cetraria arenaria) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen?

The closest relatives of Sand-Loving Iceland Lichen in the genus Cetraria include , , Iceland Lichen, Spiny Heath Lichen, Striped Iceland Lichen.