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pixie cup and reindeer lichens
Cladonia
468,065 observations in the source records
4 photos
Study shows up to four per card, from different observers, so you learn the species rather than one picture. Heart the good ones and swap any you do not like.
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What the records say
- 468,065 observations are recorded in the imported source snapshot. Observation source
Easily confused with
Twistedhair SpikemossSelaginella tortipilaStudy checks a spoken answer against these, and tells you which one you named.
Classification
| Kingdom | Fungi Including Lichens · Fungi |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Ascomycete Fungi · Ascomycota |
| Class | Common Lichens · Lecanoromycetes |
| Order | shield lichens, rim lichens, and allies · Lecanorales |
| Family | spindles and structured lichens · Cladoniaceae |
Sources
- Names, taxonomy and observation counts: www.inaturalist.org
- Photos and recordings: the creator and source are on each one.
- How much to rely on each source
Remember the name next time.
Practise pixie cup and reindeer lichens with real photos from different observers. Say the name out loud, and it comes back just before you would forget it.