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Dendrographa alectoroides
Scientific Name: Dendrographa alectoroides
Family: Roccellaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Dendrographa alectoroides
Dendrographa alectoroides is a species of lichenized fungus belonging to the Roccellaceae family. It was first described by Sundin & Tehler.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dendrographa alectoroides Sundin & Tehler
- Family: Roccellaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
- Taxonomic Status: Provisionally accepted
- Forms:
- Dendrographa alectoroides f. alectoroides
- Dendrographa alectoroides f. parva Sundin & Tehler
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Dendrographa leucophaea f. minor (Note: The text mentions "D. minor of authors, not ...". More information would be needed to fully clarify this statement.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Dendrographa alectoroides is found on the central coast of California, including Point Lobos State Park.
- It grows near the sea on trees (e.g., Cupressus macrocarpa) and rocks, typically on vertical, northern-facing surfaces.
Ecology
- This lichen is often found growing alongside other lichens, such as Lecanora rupicola.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus lacks ascomata.
Genetic Information
- Partial translation elongation factor 1-alpha sequences have been identified (e.g., AEW27232).
- Used as an outgroup in phylogenetic tree calculations.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It grows on trees, such as Cupressus macrocarpa.
- Often found growing with the lichen Lecanora rupicola.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) Backbone Taxonomy
- iNaturalist.org
- Stephen Sharnoff's Lichen Photos
- MB#434463 (MycoBank number)