Furcellaria

Example:The Furcellaria lichen on the old oak tree added a striking texture to the forest landscape.

Definition:A term used for lichens that are adhered to the substrate and lack a true holdfast, often appearing as thin, crust-like layers.

Example:The fruticose lichens such as Furcellaria provided important habitat for small insects in the woodland.

Definition:A lichen that grows in a shrub-like form with distinct branches or filaments, often intricately branched giving a shrubby appearance.

Example:Scientist identified different species of Furcellaria by their unique branching patterns and chemical composition.

Definition:A lichen that exhibits a branching growth pattern, giving it a distinct structure that differs from non-branching forms.