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Aspicilia mastrucata
Scientific Name: Aspicilia mastrucata
Family: Hymeneliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Aspicilia mastrucata
Aspicilia mastrucata is a lichen species with a complex taxonomic history and a wide distribution. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other relevant details.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aspicilia mastrucata (Wahlenb.) Th. Fr.
- Family: Megasporaceae
- Synonyms:
- Sagedia mastrucata (Wahlenb.) A. Nordin, S. Savić & Tibell
- Lecanora mastrucata (Wahlenb.) Ach.
- Note: The name Aspicilia mastrucata auct. eur. merid. non (Wahlenb.) Th. Fr. is also mentioned, indicating a potential misapplication of the name in some European literature.
Distribution and Habitat
- Specimens have been collected from NE Pakistan and Washington, USA.
- It is reported from Norway (Hedem, Roros, Skaarhammerdal).
- Specific locations mentioned include izmir (Turkey), on the southern slope of Yamanlar Dag, and a small valley N of Karsiyaka.
- This lichen is found growing on soil and granitic rock.
Morphological Characteristics
- It has a thin areolated thallus with plane surfaces.
Genetic Information
- Reference to EU057913 suggests the existence of genetic sequence data for Sagedia mastrucata, potentially useful for phylogenetic studies.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Grows on granitic rock.
Further Information
- Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=377656
- Discover Life: Find information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution: Discover Life.
- Biodiversity Heritage Library: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/name/Aspicilia_mastrucata_(Wahlenb%24)_Th%24Fr%24