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Anisomeridium quaternarium
Scientific Name: Anisomeridium quaternarium
Family: Monoblastiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Anisomeridium quaternarium
Anisomeridium quaternarium is a species of lichenized fungi belonging to the genus Anisomeridium.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anisomeridium quaternarium (R.C. Harris) R.C. Harris
- Family: Monoblastiaceae
- Genus: Anisomeridium
- Basionym: Ditremis quaternaria R.C. Harris, 1990
- Synonym: Ditremis quaternaria R.C. Harris
Distribution and Habitat
The lichen has been identified in locations such as Florida.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ascospores are 4-celled, with smaller end cells, and fusiform in shape.
Interesting Associations
This species is a member of the Ascomycota phylum (Hongos de saco, levaduras y parientes) and it is sometimes found growing on limestone pavement.
Richard Clinton Harris
Richard Clinton Harris is noted as a key North American lichenologist.
Further Information
Further research can be found at Encyclopedia of Life and ResearchGate.