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Chaenothecopsis pilosa

Scientific Name: Chaenothecopsis pilosa

Family: Mycocaliciaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Chaenothecopsis pilosa

Chaenothecopsis pilosa is a lichenicolous fungus, meaning it is a parasite that grows on living lichens. It belongs to the phylum Ascomycota, also known as Sac Fungi.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chaenothecopsis pilosa Tibell & Kalb
  • Family: Mycocaliciaceae
  • Genus: Chaenothecopsis Vainio
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Chaenothecopsis pilosa has been reported as new to Eurasia.
  • It has a pantropical distribution, including Hawai'i.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous

Ecology

  • Chaenothecopsis pilosa is a lichenicolous fungus, indicating it parasitizes other lichens.

Further Information

  • Type Specimen: HOLOTYPE L-085575