Illosporiopsis christiansenii
| Illosporiopsis christiansenii | |
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| Illosporiopsis christiansenii (pink) parasitizing lichen | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Sordariomycetes |
| Order: | Hypocreales |
| Family: | Hypocreaceae |
| Genus: | Illosporiopsis |
| Species: | I. christiansenii
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| Illosporiopsis christiansenii (B.L.Brady & D.Hawksw.) D.Hawksw. (2001)
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Illosporiopsis christiansenii is a species of fungus that parasitizes lichen which is found in Europe and North America.[1][2] It was first described as Hobsonia christiansenii.
Description
[edit]Illosporiopsis christiansenii can be identified by its bright pink conidia, approximately 0.5–1 mm across and 0.2–2 mm high,[3] which contrast strongly with the lichen it parasitizes.[4] It is only known to reproduce asexually.[3]
Distribution
[edit]Illosporiopsis christiansenii is found throughout Europe and North America.[1]
Habitat
[edit]Illosporiopsis christiansenii parasitizes lichen, including Parmelia, Physcia and Xanthoria.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Illosporiopsis christiansenii". iNaturalist. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Sikaroodi, Masoumeh; Lawrey, James D.; Hawksworth, David L.; Depriest, Paula T. (April 2001). "The phylogenetic position of selected lichenicolous fungi: Hobsonia, Illosporium, and Marchandiomyces". Mycological Research. 105 (4): 453–460. doi:10.1017/S0953756201003768.
- ^ a b Claypole, Ann M.; Sisti, Michela L.; Napier, Di M.; Newbery, Fay. "Effects of hydration on the reproductive structures of Illosporiopsis christiansenii – the reliability of a simple water-drop test in a binary field key" (PDF). British Lichen Society. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Illosporiopsis christiansenii" (PDF). British Lichen Society.
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