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Hall's arthothelium lichen

Scientific Name: Arthothelium hallii

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Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Hall's Arthothelium Lichen (Arthothelium hallii)

Arthothelium hallii, commonly known as Hall's arthothelium lichen, is a lichenous plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arthothelium hallii (Tuck.) Zahlbr.
  • Common Name: Hall's arthothelium lichen
  • Family: Uncertain Lichen Family
  • Synonyms: Arthothelium taediosum (Nyl.) Mull. Arg.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

The lichen has been found in various locations including:

  • Australia
  • USA (Illinois)
  • Dominica, Windward Islands
  • Wales (Welshpool - Llanerchydol Hall)

Morphological Characteristics

  • Type: Lichenous

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • Phylogenetic studies suggest that some species formerly classified under Arthothelium, based on ascospore characteristics, may be more closely related to the genus Arthonia.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The lichen's thallus contains trentepohlialean photobionts, which are sheltered below an upper layer. It is closely related to the photobiont of Arthothelium ruanum.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database: Provides data and references for Arthothelium hallii.
  • Lichen Portal: Online resource for lichen collections.