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Acarospora reagens
Scientific Name: Acarospora reagens
Family: Acarosporaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Acarospora reagens
Acarospora reagens is a lichen species with a complex taxonomic history. This page provides information compiled from various sources.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acarospora reagens Zahlbr.
- Family: Acarosporaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Acarospora nodulosa var. reagens (Zahlbr.) Clauzade & Cl. Roux
- Acarospora reagens Zahlbr. f. radicans (Nyl.)
- Acarospora granatensis Samp.
- Deprecated Name: Acarospora reagens Zahlbr.
- Preferred Synonym: Acarospora nodulosa (Duf) Hue
- Basionym: Acarospora reagens str
Distribution and Habitat
- Frequently found on gypsum soils.
- Observed on calcareous soil, mosses, and vertical shaded rocks of conglomerate.
- Also reported from Macaronesia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Crustose terricolous lichen, often growing on loam.
- Forms white patches with irregular relief.
- Thallus is K+ red (reacts with potassium hydroxide).
- Small, nearly spherical spores (3-5 ?m) are produced in large numbers.
Ecological Role
- A facultative invader of terricolous environments.
- Can have negative effects on other species, such as S. lentigera, Fulgensia subbracteata, Collema crispum, Psora decipiens.
- Sometimes found growing on other lichens like Acarospora spp. and Sarcogyne.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Can be found growing on Aspicilia malmeana and Diploschistes.
Further Information
- Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=375686
- Discover Life
- The South African National Biodiversity Institute
- National Museum of Natural History Collections