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Acanthotrema alboisidiatum

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46: 33: 348:, or body, of the lichen is light olive-green, smooth to uneven and shiny. What stands out are the white isidia, short outgrowths on the lichen's surface that, especially when not fully matured, bear a resemblance to insect eggs. These isidia range from 0.2 to 1.0 mm long and 0.1–0.15 mm wide. 222:
genus but distinguishes it from other known members of this genus. The species grows up to a diameter of 5 cm (2 in) and bears short, white isidiate outgrowths that resemble insect eggs. The lichen appears to favour the shaded
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Mercado-DĂ­az, Joel A.; LĂĽcking, Robert; Parnmen, Sittiporn (2014). "Two new genera and twelve new species of Graphidaceae from Puerto Rico: a case for higher endemism of lichenized fungi in islands of the Caribbean?".
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was formally recognised as a new species. Its unique, white isidia, especially noticeable in their early stages of growth, are a standout feature that defines this taxon. Mitochondrial
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Despite careful examination, ascomata, the reproductive structures where spores are produced, were not observed in this species. The lichen's photobiont, the component responsible for
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trees, suggesting a preference for this type of environment. An additional specimen was examined from
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forests in El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. It was particularly found towards the base of
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Mercado-Díaz, Joel A.; Gould, William A.; González, Grizelle; Lücking, Robert (2015).
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Lichens in Puerto Rico: an ecosystem approach. Gen. Tech. Rep. IITF-GTR-46
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are irregular and grouped together, with a yellowish-green hue.
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can extend to a diameter of up to 5 cm (2 in). The
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Scientific classification
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Eukaryota
Fungi
Ascomycota
Lecanoromycetes
Graphidales
Graphidaceae
Acanthotrema
Binomial name
LĂĽcking
corticolous
crustose lichen
Graphidaceae
isidia
thallus
ascomata
ascospores
taxonomic
DNA sequence
Acanthotrema
understory
Tabonuco
El Yunque National Forest
Dacryodes excelsa
formally described
Robert LĂĽcking
holotype
RĂ­o Grande, Puerto Rico

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