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calopadia lichen

Scientific Name: Calopadia

Family: Ectolechiaceae

Category: Lichen

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Calopadia Lichen

Calopadia is a fascinating genus of lichen-forming fungi. Lichens are unique organisms resulting from a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and photosynthetic partners, such as algae. This allows them to thrive in environments where other organisms struggle.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Calopadia Vezda
  • Common Name: Calopadia Lichen (also referred to as Puiggar's Calopadia Lichen for Calopadia puiggarii)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Lichens
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes
  • Order: Lecanorales
  • Family: Ectolechiaceae or Pilocarpaceae (sources vary)
  • Genus: Calopadia Vezda
  • Species examples:
    • Calopadia puiggarii (Müll. Arg.) V?zda
    • Calopadia foliicola (Fe) V?zda
    • Calopadia phyllogena (Müll. Arg.) V?zda
    • Calopadia fusca (Müll. Arg.) V?zda
    • Calopadia subcoerulescens (Zahlbr.) V?zda
    • Calopadia saxicola
    • Calopadia floridana
    • Calopadia lecanorella (Nyl.) Kalb & V?zda
    • Calopadia schomerae
  • Synonyms: Mentions Calopadia species previously assigned to *Catillarr*

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calopadia species are widespread, often found growing on leaves (foliicolous).
  • They are found in tropical regions, including:
    • Singapore
    • Netherlands Antilles (Saba)
    • Venezuela
    • Costa Rica
    • Christmas Island (Australian Oceanic Island Territories)
    • Everglades, Florida

Ecological Role

  • Lichens, including Calopadia, are capable of growing in harsh environments where other organisms cannot survive due to their symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Calopadia may be corticolous (growing on bark) or saxicolous (growing on rock).
  • Some species have clavate (club-shaped) structures.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Lichens are symbiotic organisms composed of both fungi and algae. The algal component provides the lichen with food through photosynthesis.

Further Information

  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • ABRS (Australian Biological Resources Study)
  • MyTreeDB