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Surprise Lichen

Bacidia schweinitzii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order
Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family
Ramalinaceae
Genus
Bacidia
Species
Bacidia schweinitzii (Surprise Lichen)

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Data Deficient
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Bacidia friesiana
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Bacidia laurocerasi
Vulnerable
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Bacidia rosella
Critically Endangered
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Bacidia scopulicola
Data Deficient
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Bacidia absistens
Near Threatened
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Polychrome Dot Lichen
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Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Surprise Lichen?
The scientific name of Surprise Lichen is Bacidia schweinitzii. It belongs to the genus Bacidia.
Where does Surprise Lichen live?
Surprise Lichen is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Surprise Lichen belong to?
Surprise Lichen (Bacidia schweinitzii) belongs to the genus Bacidia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ramalinaceae.
What kingdom does Surprise Lichen belong to?
Surprise Lichen (Bacidia schweinitzii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Surprise Lichen?
The closest relatives of Surprise Lichen in the genus Bacidia include , , , , .

Native Range — 2 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
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Surprise Lichen
Bacidia schweinitzii
NE
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Polychrome Dot Lichen
Bacidia polychroa
EX 🐾
Champion Crust
Bacidia schweintizii
LC 🐾
Frosty-Rimmed Dot Lichen
Bacidia rubella
LC
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