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gyalidea lichen
Scientific Name: Gyalidea lecideopsis var. convarians
Family: Solorinellaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Gyalidea: A Genus of Lichens
Gyalidea is a widespread genus of lichens belonging to the family Solorinellaceae. These lichens are found globally, occupying diverse ecological niches.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Gyalidea hyalinescens
- Common Name: Gyalidea Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Solorinellaceae (sometimes Asterothyriaceae or Graphidaceae depending on species)
- Rank: Genus
- Synonyms:
- Gyalecta fritzei (for Gyalidea fritzei)
- Cappellettia lecideopsis (for Gyalidea lecideopsis)
Distribution and Habitat
- Gyalidea species are found worldwide.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Central Sweden (Gyalidea praetermissa)
- South-western Argentina (Gyalidea fuscoclavata)
- Japan (Gyalidea pacifica)
- China, Yunnan (Gyalidea hyalinescens)
- Madeira and Macaronesia
- New Zealand
- Iceland
- Ireland
- British Columbia, Vancouver Island
- Habitats include shaded vertical surfaces, corticolous (growing on bark), and upland areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Gyalidea exhibits a lichenous growth habit.
- Apothecia can be sessile or immersed, depending on the species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Some species are associated with natural rock outcrops.
Further Information
- British Lichen Society
- Recent Literature on Lichens (RLL)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Te Papa Museum Collections
- ResearchGate
- Catalogue of Life