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chaenothecopsis lichen
Scientific Name: Chaenothecopsis consociata
Family: Mycocaliciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Chaenothecopsis: A Genus of Lichenicolous Fungi
Chaenothecopsis is a genus of fungi, many species of which are lichenicolous, meaning they live as parasites or commensals on lichens. Some species also grow on free-living algae. These fungi are characterized by their stalked structure (capitulum).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenothecopsis Vain.
- Rank: Genus
- Family: Not specified in the text.
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Synonyms: Calicium debile (for Chaenothecopsis debilis)
- Well-known species include Chaenothecopsis pusilla, Chaenothecopsis debilis, Chaenothecopsis rubescens, and others.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in diverse geographic locations, including the Greater Sonoran Desert Region, Colombia (Huila), Norway, China (Yunnan), Tasmania and North America.
- Species such as Chaenothecopsis nigripunctata are found in the Pacific Northwest.
- They often inhabit old-growth forests, growing on wood of trees such as Thuja and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla).
Ecological Role
- Many Chaenothecopsis species are parasitic or commensal on lichens, or they grow on free-living algae.
- Chaenothecopsis nigripunctata grows on exudate and wetwood of western hemlock, often in damaged areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Chaenothecopsis is characterized by a stalked capitulum lacking a mazaedium and short asci.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Many species are lichen-parasitic.
- Chaenothecopsis nigripunctata grows on exudate and wetwood of western hemlock.
Resources and Further Information
- Plants.usda.gov (Plant Authority)
- British Lichen Society
- MushroomObserver.org
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- Catalogue of Life