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arthothelium lichen

Scientific Name: Arthothelium anastomosans

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Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Arthothelium Lichen

Arthothelium is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Arthoniaceae. Several species within this genus are commonly referred to as "arthothelium lichen."

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the presence of depsipeptides in at least one species (Arthothelium galapagoense), which might warrant further investigation regarding potential irritants or toxins.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arthothelium A. Massal.
  • Rank: Genus, Species
  • Family: Arthoniaceae (Uncertain Ascomycota Family)
  • Synonym Symbols: ARPR10, ARSP11
  • Species Examples:
    • Arthothelium anastomosans (Ach.) Arnold
    • Arthothelium abnorme (Ach.) Mll. Arg.
    • Arthothelium spectabile A. Massal.
    • Arthothelium ruanum (A. Massal.) Krb.
    • Arthothelium galapagoense
    • Arthothelium orbilliferum
    • Arthothelium dictyosporum
    • Arthothelium subcyrtodes Willey
    • Arthothelium albidum
    • Arthothelium pruinascens Zahlbr.
    • Arthothelium ampliatum
    • Arthothelium hallii
    • Arthothelium adveniens
    • Arthothelium albovirescens
    • Arthothelium awasthii
    • Arthothelium crozalsianum
    • Arthothelium taediosum
    • Arthothelium macounii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Arthothelium lichens are widespread.
  • They have been found in various locations including:
    • Britain
    • Singapore
    • Taiwan
    • India
    • Australia
    • Tunisia
    • Spain
    • Bulgaria
    • Michigan, USA
  • Specific habitats mentioned include:
    • Hazelwoods
    • Woodlands (on bark of Beech and Rowan)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens are dual organisms consisting of an alga (or cyanobacterium) and a fungus.
  • They can be epiphytic, meaning they grow on other plants.
  • Phorophytes (plants that support epiphytes) can affect the presence of Arthothelium.
  • May be affected by lichenicolous fungi.

Resources and Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • NBNSYS Taxon Version Key: NBNSYS0000015525
  • NHMSYS Taxon Version Key: NHMSYS0020989751
  • Louisiana State University Herbarium Lichen Collection (http://www.herbarium.lsu.edu/)
  • Australian New Crops Web Site
  • Jnal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory
  • Smithsonian
  • SingaLichens