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Ahlner's microcalicium lichen
Scientific Name: Microcalicium ahlneri
Family: Microcaliciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Ahlner's Microcalicium Lichen
Discover information about Ahlner's Microcalicium Lichen, a fascinating lichen species.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Microcalicium ahlneri Tibell
- Common Name: Ahlner's Microcalicium Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae (Note: While the text classifies it under Plantae, lichens are now classified under the Kingdom Fungi.)
- Genus: Microcalicium Vain.
- Species: Microcalicium ahlneri Tibell
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but pay attention to updates in databases such as the Catalogue of Life.
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen is found in various regions, including Eastern Canada, Norway, and other parts of Fennoscandia.
- Specific locations mentioned include Trøndelag in Central Norway and Vepssky Forest Protected Area in Eastern Leningrad.
- It has been observed in Australia as well.
Ecology
- Microcalicium ahlneri has been found on the lignum (deadwood) of Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine).
- Its presence can be an indicator of ecological continuity in subalpine forests, especially in conjunction with other calicioid species.
Morphological Characteristics
- As a lichen, it forms a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium, resulting in a unique structure.
Quirky Facts
- The popularity of Microcalicium ahlneri in research papers has been tracked over time.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Catalogue of Life
- Garden Guides
- Australian New Crops Web Site
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)