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Aspicilia mazarina

Scientific Name: Aspicilia mazarina

Family: Hymeneliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Aspicilia mazarina

Aspicilia mazarina is a species of lichenized fungi. It is also known by the scientific synonym Lichen mazarinus and Lecanora mazarina.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aspicilia mazarina (Wahlenb.) R. Sant.
  • Family: Megasporaceae / Hymeneliaceae (sources vary)
  • Genus: Aspicilia
  • Species: Aspicilia mazarina
  • Basionym: Lichen mazarinus Wahlenb.
  • Synonyms:
    • Lecanora mazarina (Wahlenb.) Du Rietz
    • Lichen mazarinus Wahlenb.
    • Lecanora mazarina Malme = Aspicilia sublapponica

Distribution and Habitat

Aspicilia mazarina is often found growing on calcareous and acidic rocks, typically in temperate and arctic regions. One report shows it was found on pebbles on disturbed soil in dry tundra.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a crustose lichen.
  • Often described as a "rimmed lichen".

Ecological Role

  • Aspicilia species are often dominant crustose lichens in certain environments.

Further Information

  • Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=115113
  • Discover Life: Information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aspicilia mazarina is available via Discover Life mobile.