Alectoria (Noun)
Meaning
Lichens having dark brown erect or pendulous much-branched cylindrical thallus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Alectoria lichens can often be found hanging from tree branches in damp environments.
- The forest floor was covered with a variety of plant life, but the most striking features were the long, pendulous Alectoria lichens hanging from the trees above.
- Alectoria lichens thrive in areas with consistent high humidity, like near waterfalls or in dense forests.
- The erect thallus of some Alectoria lichens reaches up to 10 cm in height, providing an interesting contrast to the surrounding vegetation.
- Lichenologists have long been fascinated by the unique, cylindrical shape of Alectoria lichens and the important role they play in their ecosystems.