''Parmeliopsis'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
lichen
A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.[Parmeliaceae
The Parmeliaceae is a large and diverse family of Lecanoromycetes. With over 2700 species in 71 genera, it is the largest family of lichen-forming fungi. The most speciose genera in the family are the well-known groups: '' Xanthoparmelia'' ( 822 ...]
. The genus contains two species. Members of this genus are
commonly called bran lichens.
[USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Name Search]
/ref>Bran Lichen (Parmeliosis), Encyclopedia of Life
/ref>
References
Parmeliaceae
Lichen genera
Taxa named by William Nylander (botanist)
Lecanorales genera
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