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Ramalina

Ramalina

9.9
A bushy lichen that grows on trees or rocks
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ramalina
  • The lichen genus Ramalina is commonly found growing on tree bark in temperate regions.
  • Ramalina menziesii

Examples

  • Figure 20. Development of the lichen Ramalina menziesii Tayl. in the field; four stages of development of the same thallus net shown at the same scale.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The lichen genus Ramalina is known for its distinctive branching structure.

  • Figure 23. Ramalina menziesii.

    Academic text (2001)

  • (a) Longitudinal section through the apex of Ramalina menziesii.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Scientists studied the ecology of Ramalina to understand its role in soil formation.

Surface Forms

Ramalina singular
Ramalinas plural

Etymology

The word Ramalina comes from the Latin root ram- meaning 'branch', because these lichens have many flat, branch-like parts. So, to remember Ramalina, think 'branch'—they are shrubby, branching lichens.