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magalospora lichen
Scientific Name: Megalospora porphyritis
Family: Megalosporaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Megalospora Lichen
Megalospora Lichen, also commonly referred to as Magalospora Lichen, belongs to the Kingdom Fungi.
Considerations for Pets and Children
The provided information indicates that Megalospora Lichen is rated as unsafe for both children and dogs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Megalospora
- Common Name: Magalospora Lichen
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Synonyms: Bombyliospora porphyritis (Tuck.) A. Massal.
- Related Species: Megalospora tuberculosa (Fee) Sipman, Megalospora porphyritis (Tuck.) R.C. Harris
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned as being found in Australia.
- Observed in volcanic environments in Hokkaido, Japan, from October to early May.
- Also found in Nandi Hills, Mysore, growing on decaying lichens.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows in a lichenous habit.