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Mycoblastus fucatus
Scientific Name: Mycoblastus fucatus
Family: Mycoblastaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Mycoblastus fucatus
Mycoblastus fucatus is a lichen species with a few common names including "Trilzwamkorst" in Dutch and "Bge-storsporelav" in Danish.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Mycoblastus fucatus (Stirt.) Zahlbr.
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Ascomycetes/Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- Family: Mycoblastaceae/Tephromelataceae
- Synonyms: Mycoblastus sterilis Coppins & P. James, Violella fucata (Stirt.) T. Sprib.
Distribution and Habitat
This lichen is widespread in the northern hemisphere and has been found in various locations including:
- China (Yunnan)
- Estonia
- Bhutan (Dochula)
- Denmark (Stjylland, Lolland, Falster, Mn, Nordstsjlland)
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus is thin and grey, ranging from smooth to minutely warted.
- It commonly has a distinct black margin formed by the prothallus.
- Yellowish-green to blue-grey soredia are formed.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Tremella lichenicola is a parasite that can be found on Mycoblastus fucatus.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: eol.org
- Index Fungorum: www.indexfungorum.org
- USDA, NRCS distributional map.
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
- Discover Life: discoverlife.org