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LOBARIACEAE
(
G
)
Lichen (
)
lobos, = the lobe or lower part of the ear;
(capsule or pod)
-ia, = characteristics of, indicates connection or resemblance.
(
LS
,
BL
)
PSEUDOCYPHELLARIA
(
G
,
La
)
Lichen (
)
pseudo, = to be mistaken, be false;
(resembling but not equalling)
cyphella, = the hollows of the ears, a cup-like depression on the under surface of the thallus of some lichens;
-aria, = indicates connection or possession.
(
LS
,
Ox
,
BL
)