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lichenochora lichen
Scientific Name: Lichenochora
Family: Phyllachoraceae
Category: Lichen
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Lichenochora: A World of Lichen-Dwelling Fungi
The genus Lichenochora encompasses a fascinating group of lichenicolous fungi – organisms that live on and often parasitize other lichens. This intricate interaction highlights the complex ecological relationships within the world of lichens.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Lichenochora Hafellner 1989
- Family: Phyllachoraceae
- Rank: Genus
- Synonyms: While the text refers to "autonyms" and provides synonyms for specific species within Lichenochora (e.g., Lichenochora thallina is a synonym for Lichenochora obscuroides), a general synonym for the genus itself is not explicitly provided.
- Component Taxa of Aggregate/Group: LF
Species Highlights
Several species of Lichenochora are mentioned, each with its own unique characteristics and associations:
- Lichenochora epifulgens
- Lichenochora weillii (Werner) Hafellner & R. Sant.
- Common Name: Weill's Lichenochora Lichen
- Growth Habit: Lichenous (specifically, lichenicolous)
- Lichenochora obscuroides (Linds.) Triebel & Rambold
- Synonym: Lichenochora thallina (Cooke) Hafellner
- Lichenochora coarctatae
- Lichenochora lecidellae Boqueras & Nav.-Ros.
- Lichenochora atrans
- Lichenochora wasseri S.Kondr.
- Lichenochora xanthoriae Triebel & Rambold
- Lichenochora constrictella (Mll. Arg.) Hafellner 1989
- Lichenochora heppiae Cl. Roux 1994
- Lichenochora hypanica
- Lichenochora verrucicola
Distribution and Habitat
Lichenochora species are found in various locations, as indicated by the references:
- Greater Sonoran Desert
- Wales
- Mediterranean region
- Western
- Aegean (e.g., Chios)
- Italy
- France
- Israel
- NW Caucasus
- British Isles
Ecological Role
Lichenochora species are primarily lichenicolous fungi, meaning they live on and often parasitize other lichens. This parasitic relationship can affect the health and survival of the host lichen. The text mentions Lichenochora atrans as the first species of the genus recognized on the host lichen family Psoraceae. Additionally, the conservation of Lichenochora weillii is tied to the vulnerability of its host lichen.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichenochora species are lichenicolous fungi, directly interacting with and often parasitizing various lichen species.
- The text mentions specific interactions, such as Lichenochora atrans on Psora decipiens and Lichenochora verrucicola being parasitic on a crustose rock lichen.
- Lichenochora xanthoriae is reported as a lichenized fungus or a lichen parasitic on Caloplaca proteus.
Further Information
The text references several resources for further information:
- Greater Sonoran Desert Lichen Flora
- British Lichen Society
- Arizona State University Lichen Herbarium
- Species Fungorum