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Arthopyrenia oblongens
Scientific Name: Arthopyrenia oblongens
Family: Arthopyreniaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
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Arthopyrenia oblongens
Arthopyrenia oblongens is a species of lichen described by R. C. Harris.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Arthopyrenia oblongens R. C. Harris (accepted name)
- Family: Arthopyreniaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
- Class: Ascomycetes
- Order: Dothideales, Pleosporales
- Genus: Arthopyrenia
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Distribution and Habitat
Information regarding the specific distribution and habitat of Arthopyrenia oblongens is limited in the provided text. However, there are mentions of its presence in Australia. The text references USDA and NRCS in relation to Arthopyrenia lapponica, which might be useful to find more about Arthopyrenia oblongens habitat.
Ecology
The provided text doesn't offer specific details about the ecological role or invasive potential of Arthopyrenia oblongens.
Morphological Characteristics
The text mentions a characteristic of a similar fungus (Arthopyrenia viridescens) where spores are fusiform to oblong.
Related Information
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arthopyrenia oblongens.
- More information can be found on ResearchGate about Richard Clinton Harris, who is a North American lichenologist.