''Adelococcus alpestris'' is a species of
fungus
A fungus (plural, : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of Eukaryote, eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and Mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified ...
belonging to the family
Adelococcaceae
The Adelococcaceae are a family of fungi in the order Verrucariales. Species are mostly found in north temperate
In geography, the temperate climates of Earth occur in the middle latitudes (23.5° to 66.5° N/S of Equator), which span ...
.
It is native to Europe and Northern America.
References
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Verrucariales