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Mycoporum antecellens

Scientific Name: Mycoporum antecellens

Family: Mycoporaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Mycoporum antecellens

Mycoporum antecellens is a lichen species with a complex taxonomic history. This page compiles information on its classification, distribution, and synonyms.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Mycoporum antecellens (Nyl.) R.C. Harris
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Mycoporaceae (also mentioned in the family Arthopyreniaceae)
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Synonyms:
    • Verrucaria antecellens Nyl. (Basionym)
    • Arthopyrenia antecellens (Nyl.)
    • Arthopyrenia analeptoides (Nyl.) A.L.Sm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Taiwan.
  • Observed in Dorset, Britain, and Ireland.
  • Reported in Halland (Sweden) on smooth bark, particularly beech (Fagus sylvatica).
  • Observed in old-growth woodland stands.
  • Also found in Florida.
  • Found on Dolerite peaks in Tasmania.

Ecology

  • Observed with Arthonia vinosa, Cliostomum flavidulum, Phaeographis.
  • Saprotrophic.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Ascospore wall is brown at maturity.
  • Ascus with a convex structure in the apical.
  • Lichenous.

Further Information

  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=413536
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • MycoBank #: 376987
  • United States Department of Agriculture