Illosporiopsis 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 christianseniiB.L.Brady & D.Hawksw. (1986) Hobsonia christianseniiB.L.Brady (1986)

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.

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.