Geosiphon pyriformis
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About
Geosiphon is a genus of fungus in the family Geosiphonaceae. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Geosiphon pyriformis, first described by Kützing in 1849 as Botrydium pyriforme. In 1915, Von Wettstein characterized Geosiphon pyriforme as a multinucleate alga containing endosymbiotic cyanobacteria, although he also noted the presence of chitin, a component of fungal cell walls. In 1933, Knapp was the first to suggest the fungal origin of the species and described it as a lichen with endosymbiotic cyanobacteria. It is the only member of the Glomeromycota known to not form a symbiosis with terrestrial plants in the form of arbuscular mycorrhiza.
- Family
- Geosiphonaceae
How to use it
Geosiphon pyriformis is primarily of interest in scientific research due to its unique characteristics and its role in understanding symbiotic relationships in fungi. Its endosymbiotic nature makes it a subject of study for those exploring the evolution of life forms and their interactions.
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- Name
- Geosiphon pyriformis
- Slug
- geosiphon-pyriformis
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Geosiphonaceae
- Genus
- Geosiphon
- Species
- pyriformis
- Wikidata QID
- Q144388
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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