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cephalophysis lichen

Scientific Name: Cephalophysis leucospila

Family: Teloschistaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Cephalophysis Lichen: A Detailed Overview

This page provides comprehensive information about Cephalophysis, particularly focusing on Cephalophysis leucospila, a fascinating lichen species.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Cephalophysis leucospila (Anzi) R. Kilias & Scheid.
  • Genus: Cephalophysis (Hertel) Kilias
  • Common Name: Cephalophysis Lichen
  • Kingdom: Fungi (specifically, lichenized fungi)
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes
  • Order: Teloschistales
  • Family: Teloschistaceae
  • Synonyms: Lecidea leucospila Anzi, Lecidea ultima
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Varieties: Cephalophysis leucospila var. leucospila, Cephalophysis leucospila var. caelivicina
  • Note: The genus Cephalophysis was established by H. Kilias in 1985.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cephalophysis leucospila has been found in various locations, including:
    • Matterhorn and Ice Lake, Northeastern Oregon
    • Novaia Semlja, Russia
    • North East Greenland
    • Sorrento peninsula, Campania
    • Kavkaz Mts.
  • The species appears to prefer saxicolous (rock-dwelling) habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cephalophysis leucospila exhibits a lichenous growth habit.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Cephalophysis interacts with other lichens and lichenicolous fungi, as documented in various studies.
  • It is found alongside species such as Caloplaca oblongula, C. saxifragarum, Dermatocarpon polyphyllizum, Farnoldia micropsis, and Solorina spongiosa in certain habitats.

Quirky Facts

  • The genera Apatoplaca and Cephalophysis are notable for lacking anthraquinones.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: EOL.org
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 191758
  • USDA Plants Database
  • Botanical Museum, Copenhagen, the Lichen Herbarium
  • Biologiezentrum Linz
  • Santesson's Checklist of Fennoscandian Lichen-forming and Lichenicolous Fungi
  • Drone-Application-Server database