Peacock Vinyl Lichen
探検菌類
Peacock Vinyl Lichen
scytinium polycarpum
Peacock Vinyl Lichen is a colorful and fascinating organism that can be found on trees and rocks. Its vibrant colors can make anyone smile and it plays an important role in its ecosystem!
生息地: Found on tree bark and rocks in forests and coastal areas.
外見
The Peacock Vinyl Lichen has a striking, dark bluish-green to brownish-black thallus that looks like crinkled vinyl. When wet, it appears shiny and gelatinous, becoming brittle when dry. Its lobed, sometimes iridescent surface makes it visually distinct from other lichens.
界Fungi門Ascomycota綱Lecanoromycetes目Peltigerales科Collemataceae属Scytinium
カテゴリ
菌類レア度
Common
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
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おもしろい事実
It's like two organisms in one, a fungus and a tiny alga or cyanobacterium!
Scientists can use lichens like these to tell how clean the air is around them!
This lichen can live for hundreds, even thousands, of years, growing super slowly!
When very dry, it can feel like a crispy potato chip, then soften like jelly!
特殊能力
能力
Air Purifier
Peacock Vinyl Lichen can 'breathe' nitrogen from the air because it has tiny cyanobacteria partners that convert it into plant food.
能力
Drought Survivor
Peacock Vinyl Lichen can dry out completely and appear lifeless, rehydrating later because its cells tolerate extreme water loss.
能力
Rock Sculptor
Peacock Vinyl Lichen can slowly break down rocks because its acids and growth help create new soil over time.
サイズと詳細
- 高さ
- 0.1-5 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- 生育基質
- other
- 季節
- 通年
生態系とのつながり
symbiotic with
Nostoc Cyanobacterium
Nostoc commune
Its tiny partner produces food and nitrogen.
eats
Green Springtail
Isotoma viridis
Grazes on its surfaces, consuming small fragments.
eats
Lichen Moth
Parixus scutulatus
Its caterpillars munch on the lichen for sustenance.
特徴
別名
Colorful Lichen
安全性
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Peacock Vinyl Lichenの高さは何ですか？
0.1-5 cm
Peacock Vinyl Lichenのedibilityは何ですか？
inedible
Peacock Vinyl Lichenは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found on tree bark and rocks in forests and coastal areas.
Peacock Vinyl Lichenの生育基質は何ですか？
other
Peacock Vinyl Lichenの季節は何ですか？
通年
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