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Abrothallus bertianus

Scientific Name: Abrothallus bertianus

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Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Abrothallus bertianus

Abrothallus bertianus is a species of fungus belonging to the Ascomycota phylum. It is also known as Abrothallus glabratulae, which is considered a synonym.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abrothallus bertianus De Not.
  • Synonyms: Abrothallus glabratulae Kotte
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes
  • Family: Lecanoraceae / INCERTAE SEDIS (Uncertain)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Abrothallus bertianus is described as ubiquitous.
  • Specific locations mentioned include the British Isles, Scotland (Skye), Sweden (Torne Lappmark), and Spain (Madrid).

Ecological Role

  • Abrothallus bertianus is an ascomycete fungus described as a parasite or parasymbiotic of species.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The stroma consists of a flat, shield-like structure, approximately 200?m in diameter, and is composed of a single layer of thick-walled, dark brown textura epidermoidea.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is known to occur on Melanelixia fuliginosa subsp. glabratula and Melanelia septentrionalis.
  • Mentioned as a parasite of *Melanolixia fuliginosa*.
  • Also found on thalle of *Melanelixia fuliginosa ssp. gabratula*.

Resources and Further Information

  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=478577
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Species Fungorum in the Catalogue of Life
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera