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aulaxina lichen
Scientific Name: Aulaxina quadrangula
Family: Gomphillaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Aulaxina Lichen
Aulaxina, often referred to as Aulaxina Lichen, is a fascinating genus of lichen belonging to the family Gomphillaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- As a lichen, Aulaxina can grow on various surfaces, including trees and rocks, which pets might encounter in gardens or natural environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aulaxina
- Common Name: Aulaxina Lichen
- Family: Gomphillaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi (Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria)
- Division: Ascomycota (for some species)
- Rank: Genus
- Species include: Aulaxina epiphylla, Aulaxina microphana, Aulaxina opegraphina, Aulaxina quadrangula, Aulaxina minuta, Aulaxina uniseptata, Aulaxina intermedia, and possibly others.
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: The text mentions recognition by Index Fungorum.
Distribution and Habitat
- Aulaxina species are widespread, particularly as foliicolous lichens (growing on leaves).
- They can be found in tropical rainforests, including those in Costa Rica, East Africa (Kenya), Southeast Australia, China (Yunnan), and the Galapagos Islands.
- Specific locations mentioned include Sikkim and North-East India.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Aulaxina is described as lichenous in growth habit.
- Some species are corticolous (growing on bark) in addition to being foliicolous.
- One species, Aulaxina opegraphina, is referred to as "Scribble lichen," possibly indicating a distinctive appearance.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Some Aulaxina species can be lichenicolous, meaning they grow on other lichens.
- Aulaxina species are foliicolous, indicating an interaction with the plants whose leaves they inhabit.
Further Information
- Information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL), Index Fungorum, and GBIF.
- Santesson, R. (1952) Foliicolous lichens I. A revision of the taxonomy of the obligately foliicolous, lichenized fungi. - Symbolae Bot. Upsal.
- Australian New Crops Web Site.