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Coenogonium missouriense

Scientific Name: Coenogonium missouriense

Family: Gyalectaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Coenogonium missiense

Coenogonium missiense, also known as Missi Cave Lichen, is a microlichen species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coenogonium missiense Jos.S. Davis
  • Family: Coenogoniaceae / Gyalectaceae (The provided text lists both)
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Distribution and Habitat

This lichen species was first discovered in a cave in Pulaski County, Missi (presumably Mississippi), United States. It is known from a single locality, growing on the back wall of the cave.

Morphological Characteristics

Coenogonium missiense is a filamentous microlichen with a lichenous growth habit.

Ecology

Coenogonium missiense is a unique microlichen found in cave environments.

Further Information

For more information, you can refer to:

  • iNaturalist.org
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • Biodiversity Heritage Library
  • ResearchGate
  • Index Fungorum