Illosporiopsis christiansenii

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.

Illosporiopsis christiansenii
Illosporiopsis christiansenii (pink) parasitizing lichen
Scientific classification
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. (2001)
Synonyms
  • Hobsonia christiansenii B.L.Brady & D.Hawksw. (1986)
  • Hobsonia christiansenii B.L.Brady (1986)

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]

Distribution

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

Habitat

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

References
  1. "Illosporiopsis christiansenii". iNaturalist. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. "Illosporiopsis christiansenii" (PDF). British Lichen Society.


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