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Bacidia sabuletorum
Scientific Name: Bacidia sabuletorum
Family: Bacidiaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Bilimbia sabuletorum
Bilimbia sabuletorum is a lichen species. The provided text includes information about its taxonomy, synonyms, and distribution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bilimbia sabuletorum (Schreb.) Arnold
- Family: Ramalinaceae, Incertae sedis (in some references)
- Synonyms: The text lists numerous synonyms, indicating a complex taxonomic history. Some key synonyms include:
- Bacidia accedens (Arnold) Lettau
- Bacidia hypnophila (Turner ex Ach.) Zahlbr.
- Bacidia metamorphea (Nyl.) Lettau
- Bacidia sabuletorum (Schreb.) Lettau
- Lecidea sabuletorum (Schreb.) Ach.
- Lichen sabuletorum Schreb.
- Mycobilimbia sabuletorum (Schreb.) Hafellner
- Myxobilimbia sabuletorum
- Varietates: B. s. var. accedens, B. s. var. sabuletorum, Bacidia sabuletorum f. viridis
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen is found in Europe, with specific mentions of the UK, Germany (Hesse), and Hungary.
- It is often observed on old, mossy walls and basic tree bark.
- It also occurs on inundated acid rocks and calcareous turf.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus is described as more or less granular.
- Apothecia (fruiting bodies) are numerous, approximately 0.75 mm in diameter, dark brown, and lighter when moist, with a brown hypothecium.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bilimbia sabuletorum frequently co-occurs with Agonimia tristicula.
- It can overgrow mosses and dead vegetation.
- It is similar to Bacidia bagliettoana, sharing the same habitat.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Natural History Museum's UK Species Inventory
- Discover Life
- www.lichenology.info