''Lithothelium'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial nom ...
of
lichen-forming
fungi
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...
in the family
Pyrenulaceae.
Most of the species are found in
tropical
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the Southern Hemisphere at S. The tropics are also referred to ...
climates, and are usually
corticolous (bark-dwelling) or
saxicolous
A saxicolous lichen is a lichen that grows on rock. The prefix "sax" from the Latin means "rock" or "stone".
Characteristics
Saxicolous lichens exhibit very slow growth rates. They may develop on rock substrates for long periods of time, give ...
(rock-dwelling). The genus was
circumscribed by Swiss botanist
Johannes Müller Argoviensis
Johann Müller (9 May 1828 - 28 January 1896) was a Swiss botanist who was a specialist in lichens. He published under the name Johannes Müller Argoviensis to distinguish himself from other naturalists with similar names.
Biography
Müller w ...
in 1885.
Species
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Lithothelium austropacificum''
–
Lord Howe Island
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Lithothelium bermudense''
–
Bermuda
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Lithothelium cubanum''
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Lithothelium echinatum''
– China
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Lithothelium filisporum''
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Lithothelium fluorescens''
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Lithothelium fugax''
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Lithothelium grossum''
– China
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Lithothelium hieroglyphicum''
– Australia
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Lithothelium hyalosporum''
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Lithothelium illotum''
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Lithothelium immersum''
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Lithothelium insulare''
– India
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Lithothelium kantvilasii''
– Australia
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Lithothelium obtectum''
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Lithothelium phaeosporum''
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Lithothelium quadrisporum''
– Thailand
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Lithothelium quiescens''
–
Christmas Island
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References
Pyrenulales
Lichen genera
Eurotiomycetes genera
Taxa named by Johannes Müller Argoviensis
Taxa described in 1885
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