pertusaria

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Noun pertusaria has 1 sense

Pertusaria, genus Pertusaria - crustose lichens that are a source of the dye archil and of litmus
--₁ is a kind of fungus genus
--₁ is a member of Pertusariaceae, family Pertusariaceae

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Pertusaria

Definition:

Pertusaria refers to a genus of crustose lichens belonging to the family Pertusariaceae. These lichens are commonly found on rocks, trees, and soil, and are characterized by their crust-like appearance.

Sample sentences:

Scientists identified several species of pertusaria on the bark of the ancient oak tree.
The pertusaria lichen creates an attractive pattern on the rocky surface.
Due to its versatility, pertusaria is often used by artists in nature-inspired paintings.

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