Hypogymnia physodes

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Hypogymnia physodes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Hypogymnia
Species:
H. physodes
Binomial name
Hypogymnia physodes
(
Nyl.
(1896)
Synonyms
  • Lichen physodes L. (1753)

Hypogymnia physodes, commonly known as the monk's-hood lichen, is a species of

sulphur dioxide and heavy metals, Hypogymnia physodes is often used in bioindicator and biomonitoring studies that enable the assessment of air pollution and other environmental conditions.[2][3]

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