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Arthonia atomaria

Scientific Name: Arthonia atomaria

Family: Arthoniaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

Duration:

Other Names:

       

Arthonia atomaria

  • Scientific Name: Arthonia atomaria (Lynge) H. Kilias
  • Common Names: Dot Lichen (associated with other Arthonia species like Arthonia astericus and Arthonia aleuromela)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Division: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes
  • Order: Arthoniales
  • Family: Arthoniaceae
  • Genus: Arthonia

Synonyms:

  • Arthonia armoricana f. saltelii de Lesd.
  • Arthonia astroidea f. fraxinea Bagl.
  • Arthonia atomaria A.Massal.
  • Arthonia atomaria v. depressa A.Massal.
  • Arthonia atlantica var. positiva P. James 1978.
  • Catinaria atomaria Lynge
  • Arthonia atomaria Massal. 1852
  • Arthonia populina Massal. 1852
  • Arthonia celtidis Massal. 1852
  • Naevia atomaria (A. Massal.) A. Massal.

Note: The text uses both "R. Kilias" and "H. Kilias" as authorities for the name, with "H. Kilias, The Bryologist 95 (4): 394 (1992)" appearing most frequently. The basionym is noted as Arthonia atomaria A. Massal.

Taxonomic Status

  • Accepted Unique Identifier: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.127347
  • Element Code: NLT0001750
  • TaxonID: 38754
  • Symbol: ARAT10

Distribution and Habitat

The provided text doesn't give specific distribution or habitat information for Arthonia atomaria beyond its general classification and mention as native to the U.S.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • The Bryologist 95(4): 392-405
  • Index Fungorum
  • GBIF ID: 6353751
  • Swedish Museum of Natural History Department of Botany , S- Herbarium
  • USDA Plants Database