Cladonia
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A small plant-like growth with a crusty base and upright stalks topped by small caps
- noun
- /kləˈdoʊniə/
- Specialized
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Cladonia
- Several species of Cladonia are important indicators of air quality.
Examples
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The forest floor was covered in patches of Cladonia and moss.
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Researchers studied the unique reproductive structures of Cladonia lichens found in northern habitats.
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The Cladonia species thrives in cold environments.
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Many Cladonias are found in the Arctic regions.
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The forest floor was covered in patches of Cladonia and moss.
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Many Cladonia species are found in the Arctic regions.
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Several species of Cladonia are important indicators of air quality.
Compounds
Cladonia rangiferina
- Specialized
9.9
A grey, bushy lichen that grows in Arctic areas and feeds reindeer
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cladonia comes from the Greek klados, meaning 'branch' or 'twig', because these lichens often grow upright stems that look like little branches. So the name helps you remember their branched, bushy shape.
