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Cliostomum vitellinum

Scientific Name: Cliostomum vitellinum

Family: Bacidiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Cliostomum vitellinum

Cliostomum vitellinum, also referred to as Cliostomum lichen, is a lichenous fungus belonging to the genus Cliostomum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cliostomum vitellinum Gowan
  • Common Name: Cliostomum lichen
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Class: Ascomycetes / Lecanoromycetes
  • Order: Lecanorales
  • Family: Ramalinaceae / Bacidiaceae
  • Genus: Cliostomum

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cliostomum vitellinum is found in oceanic northeastern North America, specifically on trees with acidic bark.
  • It has been mapped for distribution in the USA and Canada.

Morphological Characteristics

  • This species is described as having distinctive, tiny, yellow features.

Related Species

  • Other species within the Cliostomum genus mentioned are:
    • Cliostomum tenerum
    • Cliostomum tetrasporum
    • Cliostomum vezdae
    • Cliostomum luteolum
    • Cliostomum graniforme
    • Cliostomum leprosum
    • Cliostomum griffithii

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Provides information on Cliostomum vitellinum.
  • Discover Life: Offers details about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cliostomum vitellinum Gowan.
  • Biodiversity Heritage Library: A collaborative resource for accessing biodiversity literature.
  • USDA Plants Database: Contains information on Cliostomum vitellinum.
  • Herbarium Berlin (BGBM): Holds specimens of Cliostomum vitellinum.