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anisomeridium lichen

Scientific Name: Anisomeridium leucochlorum

Family: Monoblastiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Anisomeridium Lichen

Anisomeridium is a genus of lichenized fungi belonging to the family Monoblastiaceae. Lichens are composite organisms resulting from a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and algae (green or blue-green) or a combination of all three.

Considerations for Pets

  • This lichen may be found on tree bark.

Common Names

  • Anisomeridium Lichen (U.S. name)
  • Tamarind Anisomeridium Lichen (referring to Anisomeridium tamarindi)
  • Forest punch lichen (for Anisomeridium biforme)
  • Nenpadka dvoutvar (for Anisomeridium biforme, Czech)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Anisomeridium
  • Family: Monoblastiaceae (sometimes also listed in Strigulaceae)
  • Phylum: Lichens
  • Class: Dothideomycetes (sometimes also listed in Eurotiomycetes)
  • Order: Incertae sedis
  • Type Species: A. xylogena (designated by Maurice Gustave Benoit Choisy)
  • Synonyms: Examples include Arthopyrenia cinereopruinosa (synonym for Anisomeridium ranunculosporum)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in various locations worldwide.
  • Examples include:
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Dorset (UK)
    • Britain and Ireland
    • Costa Rica
    • Guyana
    • Panama
    • Madeira
    • Selvagens Islands
    • Australia (and its Island Territories)
    • Hong Kong
    • New Zealand
    • Tenerife (Africa)
    • Netherlands
  • Epiphytic, growing on bark of tree trunks, in cracks in bark.
  • Can be foliicolous (growing on leaves) or corticolous (growing on bark).

Morphological Characteristics

  • White crustose lichen.
  • May have black perithecia (fruiting bodies).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens are a symbiosis between fungi and algae.
  • Some Anisomeridium species are epiphytic, growing on other plants without harming them.
  • Some species are subcuticular.

Resources and Further Information

  • Wolfram|Alpha (for accessing facts and data)
  • ResearchGate (professional network for scientists)
  • RLL List (reference to Tucker and Harris's publication)