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agyrium lichen

Scientific Name: Agyrium

Family: Agyriaceae

Category: Lichen

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Agyrium rufum: A Detailed Look

Agyrium rufum, commonly known as Agyrium Lichen, is a fascinating organism with a complex taxonomy and ecological role. This article delves into its characteristics, distribution, and classification.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agyrium rufum (Pers.) Fr.
  • Common Name: Agyrium Lichen
  • Family: Agyriaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi/Lichens (Informal Taxonomy)
  • Order: Agyriales
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes
  • Phylum: Lichens
  • Accepted Symbol: AGRU3
  • Scientific Synonyms:
    • Agyrium rufum var. pallens Fr.
    • Biatora grumosa (Leight.) Walt. Watson
    • Lecidea grumosa Leight.
    • Stictis rufa Pers.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Agyrium rufum has been recorded in various locations, including:
    • United Kingdom (Scotland)
    • Australia
    • Ecuador (Galapagos)
    • United States and Canada
    • British Columbia, Clearwater Valley, Dawson Falls (on wood of Thuja log suspended over river shore)
  • It is known to inhabit wood, particularly on Thuja logs.
  • It is also known to be found in Scottish native pinewoods in the British Isles.

Ecological Role

  • Agyrium is a genus of saprophytic fungi, meaning it obtains nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter.
  • It is believed to have evolved from a lichen ancestor.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Agyrium rufum is classified as Lichenous.
  • It has a growth type described simply as "agyrium growth type."

Related Resources

  • British Lichen Society (BLS) Lichen Database: Provides records of Agyrium rufum distribution in the UK.
  • LIAS: A Global Information System for Lichenized and Non-Lichenized Ascomycetes.
  • USDA Plants: Information on Agyrium Fr.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic information (TSN 189787).
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Australian New Crops Web Site
  • New York Botanical Garden (NY Hodkinson, in press)