Genus Parmelia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Parmeliaceae; a large genus of chiefly alpine foliaceous lichens.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus_Parmelia is considered the type genus of the Parmeliaceae family and is characterized by its unique foliaceous structures.
- Lichenologists often study the genus_Parmelia due to its diverse range of species and adaptations to high-altitude environments.
- Specimens of the genus_Parmelia can be found in alpine regions worldwide, often growing on rocks and trees.
- Taxonomists have identified over 800 species within the genus_Parmelia, each with distinct morphological and chemical characteristics.
- Researchers have used the genus_Parmelia as a model organism to investigate the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of lichens in changing environments.