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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.