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chaenothecopsis lichen
Scientific Name: Chaenothecopsis pusilla
Family: Mycocaliciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Chaenothecopsis: A Glimpse into a Unique Genus of Lichen-Associated Fungi
Chaenothecopsis is a genus of fascinating fungi often associated with lichens. This overview explores its classification, distribution, and ecological roles.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenothecopsis Vain.
- Rank: Genus
- Family: Mycocaliciaceae (mentioned in one instance)
- Synonyms: Calicium debile (as a synonym for Chaenothecopsis debilis)
- Alternative Scientific Names:
- Chaenothecopsis pusilla curtisii Tuck. (as a synonym for asikkalense Vainio)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in various locations including:
- Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- Colombia (Huila, 2600 m)
- Norway
- China (Yunnan)
- Germany
- Białowieża Forest
- British Columbia (Clearwater Valley, Dawson Falls)
- Pacific Northwest
- Australia
- North America (including resinicolous species)
- Specific habitats include:
- On wood, especially of Thuja snags in old-growth forests.
- On exudate and wetwood of western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla).
- On dead wood.
Ecological Role
- Many species within Chaenothecopsis are described as parasitic or commensals on lichens or free-living algae.
- Some species are resinicolous.
- Some species are found on lignum.
Morphological Characteristics
- Characterized by a stalked capitulum lacking a mazaedium.
- Possesses short asci.
Species Examples
- Chaenothecopsis nana
- Chaenothecopsis consociata
- Chaenothecopsis debilis
- Chaenothecopsis pusilla
- Chaenothecopsis subpusilla
- Chaenothecopsis rubescens
- Chaenothecopsis dolichocephala
- Chaenothecopsis resinicola
- Chaenothecopsis nigra
- Chaenothecopsis rubina
- Chaenothecopsis subparoica
- Chaenothecopsis ussuriensis
- Chaenothecopsis epithallina
- Chaenothecopsis sanguinea
- Chaenothecopsis ochroleuca
- Chaenothecopsis tasmanica
- Chaenothecopsis vainioana
- Chaenothecopsis exilis
- Chaenothecopsis amurensis
- Chaenothecopsis nigripunctata
- Chaenothecopsis viridireagens
- Chaenothecopsis haematopus
- Chaenothecopsis neocaledonica
- Chaenothecopsis exserta
Further Information
- plants.usda.gov
- British Lichen Society - BLS Lichen Database
- Dyntaxa - Svensk taxonomisk databas
- MushroomObserver.org