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Lecanora

Lecanora

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A group of small lichens that grow flat on rocks or tree bark
  • noun
  • /lɛkəˈnɔrə/
  • Specialized
: Lecanora
  • The rocks were covered with a pale green lichen belonging to the genus Lecanora.

Examples

  • The Lecanora species thrives in harsh environments.

  • Researchers identified several new species in the Lecanora genus from the Arctic tundra.

  • The crustose lichen Lecanora grows abundantly on exposed tree bark in temperate regions.

  • Many scientists study Lecanora for its unique properties.

  • The scientist discovered a new species of lichen, Lecanora, thriving on the rocky surface.

  • In her study of lichens, she classified Lecanora as a representative of the family Lecanoraceae.

  • Researchers observed that Lecanora grows well in harsh environments where few other plants survive.

Surface Forms

Lecanora singular
Lecanoras plural

Etymology

Lecanora comes from the old Greek word lekane, which means 'dish' or 'basin', because these lichens often have small, cup-like parts. So, the name helps you remember crustose lichens that have dish-shaped parts where they make their spores.