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Anisomeridium terminatum

Scientific Name: Anisomeridium terminatum

Family: Monoblastiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Anisomeridium terminatum

Anisomeridium terminatum is a species of lichenized fungus. It has no recorded common name.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anisomeridium terminatum (Nyl.) R. C. Harris
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Class: Ascomycetes (sac fungi)
  • Family: Monoblastiaceae or Strigulaceae (sources vary)
  • Synonym: Arthopyrenia terminata (Nyl.) Mll. Arg.
  • Other names referencing Anisomeridium terminatum: Verrucaria terminata Nyl.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the United States (Florida), Singapore, St. Lucia, Africa and Australia (NI, Aust., Extra-Aust., LHI, Aust.).
  • Specimen collected in Singapore by Sipman (Sipman 45745).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Specimen from Singapore had a width of 4 mm.
  • Corticolous lichen (grows on bark).

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life: Discover Life
  • United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
  • MycoBank #: MB#412462
  • Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)