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magalospora lichen

Scientific Name: Megalospora

Family: Megalosporaceae

Category: Lichen

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Megalospora (Magalospora Lichen)

This page provides information about the lichen species belonging to the genus Megalospora, commonly referred to as Magalospora Lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Megalospora
  • Common Name: Magalospora Lichen
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Synonyms: Bombyliospora porphyritis (Tuck.) A. Massal.
  • Megalospora porphyritis (Tuck.) R.C. Harris

Distribution and Habitat

Megalospora lichens have been reported from various locations, including:

  • Australia
  • Hokkaido, Japan (specifically Mt. Tokachi, a volcanic environment)
  • Nandi Hills, Mysore

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grown habit: Lichenous

Ecology

  • Mentioned as growing on decaying lichens, and living mosses.
  • Found in volcanic environments.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Conidiobolus macrosporus and Dische. magalospora were found decaying on living mosses in certain areas.
  • Can be found parasitizing Peritheciis.

Related Species

  • Megalospora tuberculosa (Fee) Sipman
  • Megalospora porphyritis (Tuck.) R.C. Harris

Further Information

  • USDA