Lichtheimia corymbifera

Ciri dan struktur

Lichtheimia corymbifera was originally described as Mucor corymbifer in 1884 by Lichtheim from clinical isolations in Wrocław, Poland. The species is characterized by a conically shaped columella and a short, pronounced projection, a funnel-shaped apophysis, on the top. The sporangiophores (sporangia-bearing stalks) are hyaline to slightly pigmented, sometimes branched, and arising from stolons in groups of three to seven. The zygospores are naked with equatorial rings, have opposed suspensors, and lack appendages. There is limited production of rhizoids, thus, it is often difficult to identify them without the assistance of a dissecting microscope. Lichtheimia corymbifera produces more compact, less effusive growth than L. ramosa. As well, the sporangiospores of L. corymbifera are ellipsodial and hyaline when mature, versus those of L. ramosa which are lightly colored and ellipsodial. Infection is promoted in immunosuppressed organisms through spore inhalation or direct contact of L. corymbifera spores with tissues. Upon infection, the fungus invades the blood vessels and there is nearby tissue destruction or blood clot formation. Symptoms can be seen in various organ systems. For example, if the abdomen is infected, diagnosis is difficult since it is similar to an abscess presentation. Hence, diagnosis is often only made at death. Diagnosis is also difficult if the lungs are infected. X-rays are often inconclusive in differentiating between other infections. If the sinus/craniofacial area is infected, symptoms begin with facial pain, progressing to muscle or nerve impairment in the eye area, and ultimately leading to the formation of blood clots in arteries serving the brain.

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Habitat dan peran ekologis

Originally described in Central Europe, the fungus has been found in the Middle East, Great Britain, North and South America, India, and Africa. The natural environment for L. corymbifera appears to be soil and decaying grasses, with an optimal pH between 3.0-8.0. The fungus can also be cultured on a range of other materials including bread.

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Reproduksi

Lichtheimia corymbifera was originally described as Mucor corymbifer in 1884 by Lichtheim from clinical isolations in Wrocław, Poland. The species is characterized by a conically shaped columella and a short, pronounced projection, a funnel-shaped apophysis, on the top. The sporangiophores (sporangia-bearing stalks) are hyaline to slightly pigmented, sometimes branched, and arising from stolons in groups of three to seven. The zygospores are naked with equatorial rings, have opposed suspensors, and lack appendages. There is limited production of rhizoids, thus, it is often difficult to identify them without the assistance of a dissecting microscope. Lichtheimia corymbifera produces more compact, less effusive growth than L. ramosa.

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Catatan identitas dan cakupan

• Nama diterima mengikuti Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11; uraian mempertahankan konsep dan nama sumber aslinya.
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Sumber profil

1. [1] Lichtheimia corymbifera — Wikipedia (en)Bagian sumber: Frozen revision 1219678548
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12
   Teks sumber: CC BY-SA4.0 · Wikipedia contributors
2. [2] Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11 — Lichtheimia corymbiferaBagian sumber: ColDP NameUsage.tsv ID 6PY77; accepted species; source 2073
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12