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Lichenochora thallina

Scientific Name: Lichenochora thallina

Family: Phyllachoraceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Lichenochora thallina

Lichenochora thallina is a species of fungus belonging to the genus Lichenochora. It is also known as Lichenochora obscuroides.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Lichenochora thallina (Cooke) Hafellner
  • Family: Mycosphaerellaceae (sometimes listed as Phyllachoraceae)
  • Genus: Lichenochora Hafellner
  • Order: Phyllachorales
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Basionym: Sphaerella thallina Cooke 1879
  • Synonyms:
    • Sphaerella thallina Cooke
    • Pharcidia thallina (Cooke) Lettau
    • Epicymatia thallina (Cooke) Sacc.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Lichenochora thallina has been found in Europe, specifically in Northern Europe, including Great Britain (Devon), Austria, and the Aegean (Chios).

Ecological Role

  • Lichenochora thallina is associated with the lichen Physcia orbicularis, growing on its thallus (the main body of the lichen).