Dactylina arctica
Encyclopedia
Dactylina arctica is a species of fungus
within the family Parmeliaceae
. Common names for this lichen are Finger Lichen and Arctic Finger Lichen. A specific area in which this lichen occurs is represented by the Boreal forests of Canada
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Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
within the family Parmeliaceae
Parmeliaceae
The Parmeliaceae is a large and diverse family of Lecanoromycetes. With over 2000 species in roughly 87 genera, it is currently regarded as the largest family of lichen forming fungi...
. Common names for this lichen are Finger Lichen and Arctic Finger Lichen. A specific area in which this lichen occurs is represented by the Boreal forests of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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