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Common Thelia

Thelia hirtella (Hedw.) Sull.
Common Thelia
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Thelia hirtella is a species in the genus Thelia, belonging to the family Theliaceae. It is commonly known as Common Thelia and was first described in 1856. The species is distributed in regions including Labrador, Québec, New Brunswick, and Vermont in the United States.

Description

Thelia hirtella (Hedw.) Sull. is a member of the family Theliaceae, a group of lichenized fungi. It is found in areas such as Labrador, Québec, New Brunswick, and Vermont. This species is part of the genus Thelia, which includes various lichen-forming fungi. The species was published in 1856 and is recognized by its common name, Common Thelia, in English.

Other common names

Common Theliathelia moss

Distribution

Labrador · Québec · NO · Vermont-US

Synonyms

Thelia compactaThelia robustaHypnum hirtellumLeptohymenium hirtellumPterigynandrum hirtellumPterogonium hirtellumMaschalocarpus hirtellus

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