| 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. It was first 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, which contrast strongly with the lichen it parasitizes. It is only known to reproduce asexually.
Distribution
Illosporiopsis christiansenii is found throughout Europe and North America.
Habitat
Illosporiopsis christiansenii parasitizes lichen, including Parmelia, Physcia and Xanthoria.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Illosporiopsis christiansenii" (PDF). British Lichen Society.
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| Illosporiopsis christiansenii |
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