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strigula lichen
Scientific Name: Strigula nitidula
Family: Strigulaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Strigula Lichen
Strigula is a genus of lichen-forming fungi. These fascinating organisms represent a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga. Strigula lichens are part of the Plants (or Plantae) Kingdom, according to Garden Guides.
Considerations for Pets
- Strigula lichens can grow on the leaves of plants, such as magnolia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Strigula Fries
- Family: Strigulaceae
- Kingdom: Plants (Plantae)
- Division: Ascomycota
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Arthopyrenia affinis auct. N. Amer. (for Strigula jamesii)
Common Names
- Strigula Lichen
- American Strigula Lichen (for Strigula americana)
Distribution and Habitat
- Strigula species are found in various locations, including:
- New Zealand
- Dorset
- Near Natchez, Mississippi (on Magnolia leaves)
- Madeira and Gomera
- Taiwan
- SE Australia
- Europe and Macaronesia
- Fakahatchee Strand
- Some species, like Strigula macaronesica, are foliicolous, meaning they grow on leaves.
Morphological Characteristics
- Strigula macaronesica has an almost linear thallus (the main body of the lichen).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Strigula represents a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
- Older algal colonies may become colonized (or lichenized) by a fungus such as Strigula.
- Strigula elegans has been observed foliicolous on Magnolia grandiflora.
Quirky Facts
- An astonishing 432 species of lichen have been documented within one square kilometer at the Fakahatchee Strand.
Resources and Further Information
- British Lichen Society
- Florida Division of Plant Industry
- Catalogue of Strigulaceae