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Polycoccum pulvinatum

Scientific Name: Polycoccum pulvinatum

Family: Dacampiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Polycoccum pulvinatum

Polycoccum pulvinatum is a lichenicolous fungus belonging to the family Dacampiaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Polycoccum pulvinatum (Eitner) R. Sant.
  • Family: Dacampiaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Basionym: Tichothecium pulvinatum Eitner, 1901
  • Synonyms:
    • Polycoccum galligenum Vezda

Distribution and Habitat

  • Polycoccum pulvinatum is described as ubiquitous.
  • It has been reported from various locations including Sweden, Norway, Spain, the British Isles, Turkey, Belgium, California, Yakutiya (Russia), the Canary Islands, Antarctica and Argentina.

Ecological Role

  • Polycoccum pulvinatum is a lichenicolous Ascomycota, meaning it is a fungus that lives on lichens.
  • Specifically, it has been observed to infect specimens of Physcia caesia and cause gall-like malformations on Physcia species.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Polycoccum pulvinatum is a fungal parasite, specifically a lichenicolous fungus.
  • It has been found on lichens, including *Physcia adscendens*.
  • It is a parasite of Xanthoria elegans.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): GBIF ID 3543391
  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=438894
  • NBN (National Biodiversity Network) for UK distribution map.
  • University of Tartu (contact: andres.saag@ut.ee)