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microlychnus lichen

Scientific Name: Microlychnus

Family: Asterothyriaceae

Category: Lichen

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Microlychnus Lichen

Explore the fascinating world of Microlychnus epicorticis, commonly known as Microlychnus Lichen. This page provides comprehensive information about this unique lichen species, including its classification, distribution, and more.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Microlychnus epicorticis A. Funk
  • Common Name: Microlychnus Lichen
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Family: Asterothyriaceae
  • Synonymy: ≡Microlychnus epicorticis A. Funk, Canadian Jnal of Botany 51

Distribution and Habitat

  • Microlychnus epicorticis is found in western United States and British Columbia.
  • It is a lichenized hyphomycete found on the bark of conifers.

Ecological Role

  • Microlychnus epicorticis can be found growing on bark, or in association with other lichens.
  • It has been reported to grow over green algae and leprose lichens on overhanging surfaces.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Microlychnus epicorticis is a lichenized hyphomycete.
  • It is described as a fruticose species, having upright or pendulous branches.

Quirky Facts

  • Microlychnus epicorticis was first described in 1973 by A. Funk, who established the genus Microlychnus.

Further Information

  • University of British Columbia Herbarium (UBC)
  • Herbarium of The New York Botanical Garden
  • British Lichen Society - BLS Lichen Database: Scotland
  • Encyclopedia of Life