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phlyctidia lichen

Scientific Name: Phlyctidia ludoviciensis

Family: Phlyctidaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Phlyctidia ludoviciensis: A Detailed Look

Phlyctidia ludoviciensis, commonly known as Phlyctidia Lichen, is a fascinating lichen species belonging to the family Phlyctidaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Phlyctidia ludoviciensis Mll. Arg.
  • Common Name: Phlyctidia Lichen
  • Family: Phlyctidaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Homotypic synonym: Phlyctidia boliviensis (Nyl.)
    • Phlyctis boliviensis (mentioned in North American Lichen Checklist)

Taxonomic Information

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes
  • Order: Ostropales

Distribution and Habitat

Phlyctidia ludoviciensis has been reported in various locations including:

  • Australia
  • Continental United States and Canada
  • North Carolina Piedmont
  • Lower Ozark Region of Missouri and Arkansas
  • Tucker Herbarium at Louisiana State University
  • Arizona State University Lichen Collection
  • Lesser Antilles (Guadeloupe)

Ecological Role

As a lichen, Phlyctidia ludoviciensis represents a symbiotic relationship between a fungus (the mycobiont) and an alga or cyanobacterium (the photobiont). The text suggests its occurrence is being studied to understand lichen biodiversity in different regions.

Interactions with Other Organisms

As a lichen, Phlyctidia ludoviciensis engages in a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. The provided text mentions that understanding this symbiosis is crucial to understanding the taxonomy and nomenclature of the fungal symbionts within lichens.

Quirky Facts

  • The process of tagging thousands of lichen observations is not suggested, implying the vast amount of data and research being conducted in the field of lichenology.
  • The lichen genus was once classified under *Phlyctis* and then *Phlyctella* before becoming known as *Phlyctidia*.

Further Information

For more information, you can consult the following resources:

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • Tucker Herbarium at Louisiana State University
  • Arizona State University Lichen Collection
  • North American Lichen Checklist