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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.