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Peridiothelia grandiuscula

Scientific Name: Peridiothelia grandiuscula

Family: Pleomassariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Peridiothelia grandiuscula

Peridiothelia grandiuscula is a species of lichen-forming fungi belonging to the family Pleomassariaceae. It is also known by the common name "grote lindestipjes" in Dutch, which translates to "large lime speckles."

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Peridiothelia grandiuscula (Anzi) D. Hawksw.
  • Rank: Species
  • Genus: Peridiothelia D.Hawksw. (1985)
  • Family: Pleomassariaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes
  • Order: Dothideales
  • Basionym: Microthelia grandiuscula Anzi, Comm. Soc. crittog. Ital. 1(3): 163 (1862)
  • Synonyms:
    • Microthelia grandiuscula Anzi 1862
    • Microthelia micula f. grandiuscula (Anzi) Keissl. 1936
    • Spheconisca grandiuscula Norman

Distribution and Habitat

Peridiothelia grandiuscula is known to be found in Europe, including Italy and Spain. It grows on slightly enriched sandy soil.

Ecology

This species is a non-lichenized fungus but closely related to lichen-forming fungi. It can be found growing alongside other lichens such as Lecanora leptyrodes, Leptorhaphis oleae, Physconia subpulverulenta, Pyrenula chlorospila, and Rinodina anomala.

Quirky Facts

  • The Dutch common name, "grote lindestipjes," suggests a visual characteristic of small speckles on lime trees (linden trees).

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=
  • Discover Life