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Stigmidium congestum

Scientific Name: Stigmidium congestum

Family: Mycosphaerellaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Stigmidium congestum

Stigmidium congestum is a species of lichenicolous fungus belonging to the genus Stigmidium.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Stigmidium congestum (Krb.) Triebel
  • Family: Mycosphaerellaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Pharcidia congesta Krb.
    • Stigmidium schaereri auct.
  • Alternative Scientific Names:
    • Pharcidia congesta Krb. in Parerga. Lichenologica: 470 (1865).

Distribution and Habitat

  • Confirmed presence in Switzerland (Valais, Les Haudres) on Lecanora chlarotera.
  • Found in Dorset, UK.
  • Recorded in Norway and Ireland.
  • Observed in Austria (Salzburg, Pongau).
  • Also observed in Asturias, Spain.

Ecological Role

  • Stigmidium congestum is lichenicolous, meaning it grows on lichens.
  • Specifically mentioned growing on Lecanora chlarotera and is found parasitizing on it.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Lichenous growth habit.
  • Size approximately 0.5 mm.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grows on lichens such as Lecanora chlarotera.
  • Mentioned in relation to other fungi such as Sphaerellothecium species and Muellerella lichenicola.

Further Information

  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=358868
  • Discover Life: Information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution.
  • Natural History Museum's UK Species Inventory