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Pronectria oligospora
Scientific Name: Pronectria oligospora
Family: Hypocreaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
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)