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Buellia imshaugiana
Scientific Name: Buellia imshaugiana
Family: Physciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Buellia imshaugiana
Buellia imshaugiana is a lichen species described by R. C. Harris. It is also known by the synonym Baculifera imshaugiana.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Buellia imshaugiana R.C. Harris
- Synonym: Baculifera imshaugiana (R. C. Harris) Marbach
- Family: Physciaceae (also mentioned as Caliciaceae in some references)
- Order: Teloschistales
- Class: Lecanoromycetes
- Kingdom: Plantae (Note: Lichens are fungi, not plants; this may indicate an error in the source material.)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen has been found in the Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes region, and West.
- It has been observed in Florida, USA. Specifically, in Polk County, Nalcrest (retirement community 100 km E of Tampa).
- Observations have been recorded in municipalities, with specimen occurrences documented.
Morphological Characteristics
- Buellia imshaugiana is a lichenous species.
- The thallus (body) can be white-grey and smooth.
Ecology
- Buellia is a genus of lichenized fungi.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text makes reference to insects, but doesn't clarify the specific interactions that Buellia imshaugiana has with the insect species.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- Mention of "6 mu thick" possibly refers to a measurement from the thallus.
Further Information
- Type specimen: TYPE G-G-177862/1 of Buellia imshaugiana R. C. Harris
- Observations can be found on Artsobservasjoner.no and Sustain.no.
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) also holds information on Buellia imshaugiana.