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kirschsteiniothelia lichen
Scientific Name: Kirschsteiniothelia aethiops
Family: Pleosporaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Kirschsteiniothelia Lichen
Explore the fascinating world of Kirschsteiniothelia lichen, a diverse group of lichen-forming fungi.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Kirschsteiniothelia D. Hawksw.
- Common Names: Kirschsteiniothelia Lichen
- Family: Pleosporaceae
- Rank: Genus
Several species within this genus are mentioned, including:
- Kirschsteiniothelia recessa (Cooke & Peck) D. Hawksw.
- Kirschsteiniothelia thujina (Peck)
- Kirschsteiniothelia acerina (Rossman & Wilcox) D. Hawksw.
- Common Name: seaside kirschsteiniothelia lichen
- Kirschsteiniothelia maritima (Linder) D. Hawksw.
- Common Name: seaside kirschsteiniothelia lichen
- Kirschsteiniothelia aethiops (Berk.)
Distribution and Habitat
Kirschsteiniothelia species can be found in various regions, including:
- Greater Sonoran Desert
- Czech Republic (Virgin Forest Reserve Žofnsk Prales)
- England
- Great Lakes region
- Michigan
- Chicago region
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Kirschsteiniothelia are lichenous fungi, often associated with algae.
- They are described as crustose lichens with mazaedial fruiting bodies.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Kirschsteiniothelia species are lichen-forming fungi, establishing a symbiotic relationship with algae.
- Some species are lichen-allied fungi often associated with algae.
Further Information
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility - Kirschsteiniothelia xera
- British Lichen Society · BLS Lichen Database
- Michigan State University Herbarium Lichens
- EOL.org articles
- California Lichen Society
- R. L. McGregor Herbarium Lichen Collection