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Caloplaca lobulata

Caloplaca lobulata is a lichen species with a complex taxonomic history and a wide, though sometimes discontinuous, distribution.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Caloplaca lobulata (Florke) B. de Lesd.
• Authority: (Flrke) Hellb.
• Family: Teloschistaceae
• Kingdom: Fungi
• Rank: Species
• Synonyms:
  • Amphiloma lobulatum (Flrke) Samp.
  • Gasparrinia lobulata
  • Xanthoria lobulata (Flrke) B. de Lesd.
  • Lecanora lobulata Flrke
  • Caloplaca boulyi (Zahlbr.) M.Steiner &amp Poelt
  • Parmelia parietina v. lobulata (Flrke) Fr.
  • Xanthoria boulyi Zahlbr.
• Taxon Version Key: NHMSYS0001476652

Distribution and Habitat

• Caloplaca lobulata has been reported from various regions, including:
  • Europe (including Slovakia, central European Russia, and possibly areas mentioned in older literature)
  • North America
  • Tasmania (Australia)
  • Southern Alberta
• It is found on calcareous rocks, sometimes growing on apothecia of other lichens such as Caloplaca decipiens.
• It has been observed on the thallus and apothecia of Caloplaca conversa.
• It can be found on tree species such as Prunus sp. and Populus sp.

Ecology

• Caloplaca lobulata can be part of specific lichen communities, such as the Caloplaca lobulata-Soziation.

Morphological Characteristics

• It is described as a crustose lichen.
• Some descriptions mention an orange or brick-red color.
• It can be areolate with weak or absent marginal lobation.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Can be found on the thallus and apothecia of other lichen.
• It has been found growing on the apothecia of *Caloplaca decipiens* on calcareous rocks.

Further Information

• Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=381637
• Catalogue of Life
• Discover Life: Provides information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.