Squamarina | |
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Squamarina sp. growing in Warscheneck, Upper Austria | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Order: | Lecanorales |
Family: | Stereocaulaceae |
Genus: |
Squamarina Poelt (1958) |
Type species | |
Squamarina gypsacea | |
Species | |
Squamarina is a genus of lichens in the family Stereocaulaceae, [1] although it has recently been suggested that it may belong in the family Ramalinaceae. [2] They form patches of radiating lobes or overlapping scales, with a well-developed upper cortex and no lower cortex. [3] They grow on calcareous soil and rocks. [3] Squamarina lentigera can be used to make a yellow dye. [4]