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Pronectria oligospora

Scientific Name: Pronectria oligospora

Family: Hypocreaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Pronectria oligospora

Pronectria oligospora is a lichenicolous fungus, meaning it's a fungus that parasitizes lichens. It was first described by Lowen & Rogerson in 1995.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a fungus associated with lichens, it's likely to be found outdoors, possibly on trees or rocks.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pronectria oligospora Lowen & Rogerson
  • Family: Bionectriaceae (also listed as Hypocreaceae in some sources)
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes (also Sordariomycetes in some classifications)
  • Order: Hypocreales
  • Synonyms/Related Taxa:
    • Pronectria oligospora subsp. octospora (Etayo) Cl. Roux
    • Pronectria oligospora var. octospora Etayo

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pronectria oligospora is found in various locations, including:
    • Ehmja-Turvalepa special conservation area (Estonia)
    • The Netherlands (rare)
  • It is a lichenicolous fungus, meaning it grows on living lichens. Specific lichens it has been found on include:
    • Parmelia borreri
    • Punctelia subrudecta

Ecological Role

  • Pronectria oligospora is a parasite of lichens. It inhibits the degradation of lichens, potentially affecting lichen communities.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Pronectria oligospora interacts with lichens as a parasite.
  • It has been found alongside other fungi such as Nectria parmeliae, Nectria rubefaciens, and various hyphomycetes.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life: Discover Life
  • iNaturalist: iNaturalist.org
  • RLL List (referenced in the text)