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Anisomeridium phaeospermum
Scientific Name: Anisomeridium phaeospermum
Family: Monoblastiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Anisomeridium phaeospermum
Anisomeridium phaeospermum is a lichenous fungus species described by R.C. Harris.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anisomeridium phaeospermum R.C. Harris, 1995
- Family: Monoblastiaceae
- Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted species (according to the Catalogue of Life, 3rd January 2011)
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed on Taxodium (likely Cypress trees)
- Originally described from Florida, USA.
Morphological Characteristics
- Produces brown-spores with wall ornamentation.
Genetic Information
- Has a translation elongation factor 1-alpha gene (partial cds, 433 bp linear DNA, JN887418.1).
- Has a 28S large subunit ribosomal RNA gene (JN887394, 473 bp linear DNA).
Further Information
- Holotype specimen located at the New York Botanical Garden (NY), Harris 30189.
- Molecular data confirmed its placement in Anisomeridium.
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) provides additional information.
- Discover Life provides information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- USDA Plants database contains information.