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bachmanniomyces lichen
Scientific Name: Bachmanniomyces uncialicola
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Bachmanniomyces uncialicola
Bachmanniomyces uncialicola, commonly known as Bachmanniomyces Lichen, is a fascinating lichenicolous fungus, meaning it's a parasite that lives on other living lichens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bachmanniomyces uncialicola (Zopf) D. Hawksw.
- Common Name: Bachmanniomyces Lichen
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Informal Taxonomy: Fungi/Lichens - Lichens
Distribution and Habitat
Bachmanniomyces uncialicola has a wide distribution, being found in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. In the UK, records are accessible through the British Lichen Society (BLS) Lichen Database, with specific mention of Wales as of June 25, 2013.
Ecological Role
As a lichenicolous fungus, Bachmanniomyces uncialicola plays a parasitic role, growing on living lichens. It can also induce gall formation on its host lichen, such as Cladonia uncialis.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Hosts: Bachmanniomyces uncialicola is a parasite on living lichens. It's known to form galls on Cladonia uncialis.
Resources and Further Information
- British Lichen Society (BLS) Lichen Database
- USDA Plants Database (Symbol: BACHM)
- TAXREF checklist