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Cybebe
Scientific Name: Cybebe
Family: Coniocybaceae
Category: Lichen
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Cybebe gracilenta
Cybebe gracilenta, also historically referred to as Cybele or Cybebe (among other variations), is a complex subject spanning mythology and mycology.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Coniocybaceae
- Genus: Cybebe
- Species: Cybebe gracilenta
- Authority: (Ach.) Tibell
- Synonym: Currently accepted as Chaenotheca gracilenta
The genus Cybebe was initially described as monotypic within the Coniocybaceae family, distinguished by its unusual ascus ontogeny. However, more recent analyses have placed Cybebe gracilenta within the genus Chaenotheca.
Distribution and Habitat
Information suggests this lichenized fungus can be found in both marine and non-marine environments.
Ecological Role
As a lichen, Cybebe gracilenta (now Chaenotheca gracilenta) plays a role in its ecosystem, though the details of its specific interactions are not provided in this text.
Interesting Facts
- The name "Cybebe" is rooted in mythology, referring to Cybele, an ancient Anatolian mother goddess.
- The initial classification of Cybebe as a distinct genus was based on unique characteristics in its ascus ontogeny (the development of its spore-bearing structures).
Resources and Further Information
- Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=25634