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Bactrospora mesospora

Scientific Name: Bactrospora mesospora

Family: Opegraphaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Bactrospora mesospora

Bactrospora mesospora is a lichen belonging to the family Opegraphaceae (although some sources also list Roccellaceae). It is a member of the Sac Fungi (Phylum Ascomycota).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Bactrospora mesospora R. C. Harris
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes
  • Order: Opegraphales
  • Family: Opegraphaceae (sometimes Roccellaceae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly listed in provided text.

Distribution and Habitat

The lichen has been found in Florida. Mapping data is currently unavailable.

Further Information

  • LIAS: A Global Information System for Lichenized and Non-Lichenized Ascomycetes: http://liaslight.lias.net/About/Impressum.html
  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bactrospora mesospora.
  • The Biodiversity Heritage Library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available.