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bullatina lichen
Scientific Name: Bullatina
Family: Gomphillaceae
Category: Lichen
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Bullatina Lichen
Bullatina Lichen refers to several species of lichen, most notably Bullatina aspidota.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bullatina (for genus) and Bullatina aspidota (for species)
- Common Name: Bullatina Lichen
- Kingdom: Plantae (Note: Lichens are now classified within the Fungi kingdom)
- Family: Gomphillaceae (for Bullatina aspidota), Graphidaceae (for Bullatina spp.)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Bullatina microcarpa is now classified as Gyalectidium microcarpum
Distribution and Habitat
- Bullatina aspidota has been found in various locations, including:
- Togo
- China (Yunnan)
- Vietnam
- Singapore
- Costa Rica
- Taiwan
- It often grows on the leaves of rainforest undergrowth.
- A new species of Bullatina was discovered in the Transkei Wild Coast of southern Africa.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The growth habit of Bullatina aspidota is lichenous.
- The thallus of Bullatina aspidota is divided into small parts.
Ecological Role
- Bullatina spp. is a foliicolous lichen, meaning it colonizes leaves.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It can be found growing on leaves alongside other lichens such as Asterothyrium, Aulaxina, and Pyllobathe species.
Further Information
- Information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- The Field Museum of Natural History (Botany) has a lichen collection.
- Drone-Application-Server database publication for Bullatina aspidota biodroid.
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera.