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Biatora rufidula
Scientific Name: Biatora rufidula
Family: Bacidiaceae
Category: Lichen
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Biatora rufidula
Biatora rufidula is a lichen belonging to the genus Biatora and the family Ramalinaceae. It is a crustose lichen, meaning it forms a crust-like growth on its substrate.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Biatora rufidula (Graewe) S. Ekman & Printzen
- Family: Ramalinaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Synonyms:
- Bacidia rufidula (Graewe) Zahlbr.
- Bilimbia rufidula Graewe
- Lecidea rufidula
- Lecidea rufidula (Graewe) Stizenb.
- Bilimbia rufidula Graewe in Hellb.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in Taiwan.
- Observed in British Columbia, Coast/Cascade Mountains, Coquihalla Pass.
- Historically found in Central Europe, but now considered extinct in that region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Thallus is ecorticate (lacking a cortex), smooth to rimose (cracked), and beige to gray, often with a greenish tinge.
- Thallus surface is matt and esorediate (lacking soredia, which are powdery propagules).
- Thallus can grow up to 10 mm in diameter.
Nomenclature
- Commonly known as granknopplav (in Swedish)
- Commonly known as lerkiara (in Icelandic)
Genetic Information
- AHA37928: Biatora rufidula partial second largest subunit RNA polymerase II.
- Internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence.
Ecology
- Considered extinct in Central Europe.
Related Species
- Related species are Biatora ligni-mollis, Biatora mendax, Biatora ocelliformis, Biatora sphaeroidiza, Biatora subduplex and Biatora subgilva
Further Information
- Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=
- Encyclopedia of Life
- MycoBank MB 519464