Observed arrival · 2026-10-29
The Vagrant Lichenologist, on Grades and Genera
A personal blog about lichens, rocks and field discoveries, including an essay comparing climbing grades with biological classification.
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- One article notes that Lobaria virens became Ricasolia virens, while another genus name later reverted.
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The homepage links to posts dated from December 2023 through June 2024, including “A.I. Lichens” and “Festive lichenometry.” In the visible taxonomy essay, the author discusses competing species concepts and notes that Lobaria virens was renamed Ricasolia virens, while Alectoria nigricans later returned from Gowardia nigricans to its earlier name.
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