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solorinella lichen
Scientific Name: Solorinella asteriscus
Family: Solorinellaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Solorinella asteriscus: The Solorinella Lichen
Solorinella asteriscus, commonly known as Solorinella Lichen, is a fascinating lichen species belonging to the family Solorinellaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Solorinella asteriscus Anzi
- Common Name: Solorinella Lichen
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Ostropales
- Family: Solorinellaceae
- Synonyms: The text suggests that Solorinella may be considered a synonym of the genus Gyalidea in some classifications, although this is debated.
Distribution and Habitat
- This lichen is found in various regions, including Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland), Central Asia, Northern China, and Greece.
- It is described as a typical lichen of steppe grasslands on loess, often found on soil derived from calcareous schists.
Ecological Role
- Solorinella asteriscus is a lichenized Ascomycota, indicating a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria.
Quirky Facts
- The species name, asteriscus, translates to little star.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found at the Encyclopedia of Life.
- The Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG) also contains data on Solorinella.