Biology:Illosporiopsis christiansenii

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Short description: Species of fungus

Illosporiopsis christiansenii
Illosporiopsis christiansenii (pink) parasitizing lichen
Illosporiopsis christiansenii (pink) parasitizing lichen
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Hypocreales
Family: Hypocreaceae
Genus: Illosporiopsis
Species:
I. christiansenii
Binomial name
Illosporiopsis christiansenii
(B.L. Brady & D. Hawksw.) D. Hawksw.

Illosporiopsis christiansenii is a species of fungus which parasitizes lichen which is found in Europe and North America.[1][2] It was previously described as Hobsonia christiansenii.

Description

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]

Range

Illosporiopsis christiansenii is found throughout Europe and North America.[1]

Habitat

Illosporiopsis christiansenii parasitizes lichen, including Parmelia, Physcia and Xanthoria.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10534551 entry