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Bacidia insularis
Scientific Name: Bacidia insularis
Family: Bacidiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Bacidia insularis
Bacidia insularis is a species of lichen-forming fungi.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bacidia insularis Zahlbr.
- Rank: Species (sp.)
- Authors: Alexander Zahlbruckner (Zahlbr.)
- Family: Ramalinaceae (also mentioned as BACIDIACEAE)
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Division: Ascomycota
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Order: Lecanorales
- MycoBank Number: 378176
- Unique Identifier: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.123466
- Element Code: NLT0004130
- Synonyms: Mentions *Buellia spuria var. insularis* and *Rimularia insularis* as synonyms for other species.
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in Ecuador, specifically the Galápagos Islands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Asci are of the Bacidia-type, clavate, usually containing 8 spores, but sometimes 4 or 6. The apex wall layers are thickened and amyloid, featuring a distinct non-amyloid conical structure.
Ecology and Interactions
- Bacidia insularis is a lichen, indicating a symbiotic relationship with algae or cyanobacteria.
- Mentioned in the context of companion plants, suggesting it coexists with other plant species, although the specific nature of these relationships isn't detailed.
- Can be parasitized by the parasitic lichen *Rinodina insularis*.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Index Fungorum
- Discover Life
- United States National Herbarium
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- NaturaLista