What is another word for pertusaria?
Pronunciation: [pətjuːsˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Pertusaria is a type of lichen that is commonly found on tree trunks, rocks, and other substrates. Synonyms for pertusaria include crustose lichen, foliose lichen, fruticose lichen, and saxicolous lichen. Crustose lichen is a type of lichen that forms a crust-like structure on the substrate, while foliose lichen has a leafy appearance. Fruticose lichen, on the other hand, has a shrubby or branching growth form. Saxicolous lichen is a type of lichen that grows on rocks, commonly forming a crust-like structure. These synonyms provide different ways of describing the physical appearance and growth habits of pertusaria and are useful for scientific communication and identification purposes.
