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Clathroporina subpungens

Scientific Name: Clathroporina subpungens

Family: Trichotheliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Clathroporina subpungens

Clathroporina subpungens is a lichen species. It is part of the Sac Fungi group, belonging to the Phylum Ascomycota.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clathroporina subpungens (Malme) R.C. Harris
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Family: Initially mentioned as Porinaceae, but also referenced as Pertusariaceae and Trichotheliaceae.
  • Synonyms: The text refers to "Porina subpungens," which may be a previous classification.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This lichen genus, Clathroporina, is typically found in tropical regions.
  • C. subpungens, specifically, is mentioned in the context of Florida lichens.
  • They are often found in shaded and humid conditions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text mentions a shiny thallus in reference to Florida species, likely referring to Clathroporina species in general.

Ecology

  • Clathroporina is a genus of tropical lichens.

Further Information

  • Index Fungorum
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • iNaturalist.org
  • ResearchGate (for biographical sketch of Richard Clinton Harris)