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Diorygma microsporum
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Diorygma microsporum is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling) crustose lichen in the family Graphidaceae. It was described as new to science in 2011. It has a neotropical distribution, and has been collected in Florida, Colombia, Brazil, and India. Notable for its small ascospores, this lichen thrives in undisturbed rainforests and serves as an indicator of forest health.
- Family
- Graphidaceae
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- Name
- Diorygma microsporum
- Slug
- diorygma-microsporum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Graphidaceae
- Genus
- Diorygma
- Species
- microsporum
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 28
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