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clauzadeana

Scientific Name: Clauzadeana

Family: Lecanoraceae

Category: Lichen

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Clauzadeana macula

Clauzadeana macula is a lichen species belonging to the Lecanoraceae family. It is also known by several synonyms, reflecting its complex taxonomic history.

Synonyms

  • Aspicilia morioides Blomb. ex Arnold
  • Clauzadeana instratula (Nyl.) Cl. Roux
  • Lecidea instratula Nyl.
  • Acarospora clauzadeana (Llimona) Casares & Hafellner
  • Biatorella clauzadeana Llimona & Vezda

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes
  • Order: Lecanorales
  • Family: Lecanoraceae (or Acarosporaceae depending on the classification source)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clauzadeana macula is found in various locations, including the British Isles, Europe, Novaya Zemlya, and Beringian Chukotka.
  • It has been reported from Mexico.
  • One specific mention describes *Biatorella clauzadeana* (a synonym) as an obligate gypsophilous lichen, meaning it grows exclusively on gypsum-rich substrates.
  • It is also native to Western Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The lichen has a crustose thallus that is tightly appressed to the substrate.
  • The prothallus is described as dominant and black.
  • The areoles are minute (<1mm diameter), pale brown to shining reddish-brown.

Taxonomic Confusion

The provided information highlights some inconsistencies in how Clauzadeana macula and its related species are classified. It's associated with both the Lecanoraceae and Acarosporaceae families depending on the database or classification system used.

Further Information

  • Index Fungorum
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
  • NBN Gateway (Interactive Mapping Tool)
  • Discover Life
  • USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
  • BISON (Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation)
  • USFWS ECOS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Environmental Conservation Online System)
  • Louisiana State University Herbarium (LSU)
  • Duke University Herbarium (DUKE)