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acrocordia lichen

Scientific Name: Acrocordia cavata

Family: Monoblastiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Acrocordia Lichens

The genus Acrocordia encompasses a fascinating group of lichens. These lichens are found across various regions and exhibit interesting ecological and morphological characteristics.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acrocordia A. Massal.
  • Family: Monoblastiaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Rank: Genus
  • Informal Taxonomy: Fungi/Lichens - Lichens
  • Synonyms (for specific species):
    • Acrocordia gemmata = Arthopyrenia alba (Schrader) Zahlbr. = Arthopyrenia gemmata (Ach.) A. Massal. = Arthopyrenia sphaeroides (Wallr.)
    • Lichen gemmatus Ach. (synonym of Acrocordia gemmata)

Species within the Genus

Some notable species within the Acrocordia genus include:

  • Acrocordia gemmata (Ach.) A. Massal.
    • Common Names: Acrocordia lichen, Bud-bearing shell lichen (eng), Acrocordie bulbifre (fra), Iepenwrat (nld)
  • Acrocordia conoidea (Fr.) Korb.
  • Acrocordia macrospora A.Massal.
  • Acrocordia salweyi
  • Acrocordia cavata (Ach.) R. C. Harris
  • Acrocordia alba (Schrad.)
  • Acrocordia subglobosa (V?zda) Poelt

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acrocordia gemmata has been found in Europe, including Portugal (Algarve), Turkey (on Fagus sp.), Britain and Ireland, and Germany.
  • Acrocordia conoidea is found in the Greater Sonoran Desert.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Acrocordia lichens are generally crustose.
  • Acrocordia macrospora has black dots which are its perithecia.
  • Acrocordia salweyi features empty pits with a black ring.

Ecological Role

  • Some species of Acrocordia, such as Acrocordia gemmata, are considered vulnerable (VU) in certain regions due to factors like habitat loss or environmental changes.
  • Acrocordia conoidea can be endolithic.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Acrocordia gemmata has been found on Fagus sp. (Beech trees).

Resources and Further Information

  • Greater Sonoran Desert Lichen Flora
  • LIAS (presumably a lichen database)
  • British Isles List of Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi