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Bunodophoron
Scientific Name: Bunodophoron
Family: Sphaerophoraceae
Category: Lichen
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Bunodophoron: A Genus of Lichens
Bunodophoron is a genus of lichenized fungi belonging to the order Lecanorales.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Bunodophoron A. Massal.
- Family: Sphaerophoraceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Order: Lecanorales
The name Bunodophoron likely derives from the Greek "bounos" (a heap or mound) and the suffix "-phorum".
Key Species: Bunodophoron melanocarpum
- Scientific Name: Bunodophoron melanocarpum (Sw.) Wedin
- Synonyms:
- Lichen melanocarpus Sw.
- Sphaerophorus melanocarpum (Sw.) DC.
- Sphaerophorus melanocarpus (Laurer) A.Massal.
- Sphaerophorus australis Laurer.
Distribution and Habitat
The genus Bunodophoron has a widespread distribution, especially in south temperate areas and is found in oceanic zones.
Specific locations mentioned include:
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Pacific Rim National Park)
- Taiwan
- Tasmania
- New South Wales
- Eridge Rocks (South-East)
- Luxembourg (Lorraine)
- West Dunbartonshire, Great Britain
Morphological Characteristics
- Bunodophoron melanocarpum is a fruticose, tuft-forming lichen.
- The thallus is grey, solid, and partly flattened.
- It typically grows to 2-5 cm in height, with somewhat flattened branches around 0.5 cm thick.
- The surface is generally smooth.
- Ascomata are terminal on the lower surface.
Ecological Role
- Bunodophoron melanocarpum is considered a Fennoscandian responsibility species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bunodophoron ramuliferum is mentioned as resembling Bunodophoron notatum, but differs in having different characteristics.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- BioImages (Malcolm Storey)
- Discover Life
- Index Fungorum (http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=688)
- Te Papa's collections
- ResearchGate