01 / Morfologi

Ciri dan struktur

Saxiloba firmula has a flattened, leaf-like thallus that forms tightly appressed rosettes measuring 10–20 mm in diameter. The edges of the thallus feature distinct lobes, and its surface is marked by a network of fine, reticulate lines. These lines define chambers within the thallus that contain clusters of crystals, giving the lichen a textured appearance when wet. The colour of the thallus ranges from silvery grey-green to olive-grey. The internal structure of S. firmula is complex, with a tightly packed fungal layer forming the upper cortex. Beneath this is the , which contains symbiotic green algae of the genus Trentepohlia. Embedded within the photobiont layer are large crystal clusters, thought to play a role in light management. A loosely arranged medulla of fungal hyphae underlies the photobiont layer, and a dark anchors the lichen to its rocky . Reproductive structures include perithecia, which are immersed in the thallus and covered by a layer of fungal tissue. The reddish-brown to cherry-red ostioles (openings) of the perithecia are visible on the surface. The asci within produce small, colourless, multi-septate .

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02 / Kehidupan

Habitat dan peran ekologis

Saxiloba firmula is found in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Isla de la Juventud (formerly Isle of Pines), Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. It primarily grows on calcareous rocks in dry forest habitats, favouring shaded or semi-shaded conditions. Despite its preference for shade, it can tolerate limited sun exposure, allowing it to inhabit a range of microhabitats. The species' vertical arrangement of crystal clusters and algal cells within its thallus may enhance its ability to capture and utilise light in low-light environments. This adaptation likely contributes to its success in the often dim, shaded habitats it occupies.

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03 / Siklus hidup

Reproduksi

Reproductive structures include perithecia, which are immersed in the thallus and covered by a layer of fungal tissue. The reddish-brown to cherry-red ostioles (openings) of the perithecia are visible on the surface. The asci within produce small, colourless, multi-septate .

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Sinonim menurut acuan taksonomi rilis: Porina firmula; Verrucaria firmula
04 / Batas informasi

Catatan identitas dan cakupan

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05 / Dokumentasi

Melihat dengan konteks

Dokumentasi Saxiloba firmula dari Wikimedia Commons. The rock-dwelling crustose lichen Saxiloba firmula Identifikasi mengikuti record berkas sumber.

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CC BY 4.0
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06 / Rujukan

Sumber profil

  1. [1] Saxiloba firmula — Wikipedia (en)Bagian sumber: Frozen revision 1297407707
    Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12
    Teks sumber: CC BY-SA4.0 · Wikipedia contributors
  2. [2] Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11 — Saxiloba firmulaBagian sumber: ColDP NameUsage.tsv ID B2N7K; accepted species; source 2073
    Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12
  3. [3] Dokumentasi visual — Saxiloba firmulaBagian sumber: Individual media record; identification follows the source, not independent determination
    Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12
    Media sumber: CC BY 4.0 · Unknown author Unknown author

Adaptasi teks: CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia contributors — Saxiloba firmula — Wikipedia (en)

Uraian asli dan riwayat sumber

Riwayat atau halaman sumber

Ringkasan sumber

Saxiloba firmula is a species of saxicolous lichen in the family Porinaceae. This lichen is native to the Caribbean, where it grows on calcareous rocks in shaded or semi-exposed habitats. Known for its distinctive rosette-like thallus with surface patterns, S. firmula exemplifies the morphological and ecological adaptations characteristic of the genus Saxiloba, for which it is the type species.

Revisi sumber

Morfologi sumber

Saxiloba firmula has a flattened, leaf-like thallus that forms tightly appressed rosettes measuring 10–20 mm in diameter. The edges of the thallus feature distinct lobes, and its surface is marked by a network of fine, reticulate lines. These lines define chambers within the thallus that contain clusters of crystals, giving the lichen a textured appearance when wet. The colour of the thallus ranges from silvery grey-green to olive-grey. The internal structure of S. firmula is complex, with a tightly packed fungal layer forming the upper cortex. Beneath this is the , which contains symbiotic green algae of the genus Trentepohlia. Embedded within the photobiont layer are large crystal clusters, thought to play a role in light management. A loosely arranged medulla of fungal hyphae underlies the photobiont layer, and a dark anchors the lichen to its rocky . Reproductive structures include perithecia, which are immersed in the thallus and covered by a layer of fungal tissue. The reddish-brown to cherry-red ostioles (openings) of the perithecia are visible on the surface. The asci within produce small, colourless, multi-septate .

Revisi sumber

Ekologi sumber

Saxiloba firmula is found in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Isla de la Juventud (formerly Isle of Pines), Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. It primarily grows on calcareous rocks in dry forest habitats, favouring shaded or semi-shaded conditions. Despite its preference for shade, it can tolerate limited sun exposure, allowing it to inhabit a range of microhabitats. The species' vertical arrangement of crystal clusters and algal cells within its thallus may enhance its ability to capture and utilise light in low-light environments. This adaptation likely contributes to its success in the often dim, shaded habitats it occupies.

Revisi sumber

Struktur reproduksi sumber

Reproductive structures include perithecia, which are immersed in the thallus and covered by a layer of fungal tissue. The reddish-brown to cherry-red ostioles (openings) of the perithecia are visible on the surface. The asci within produce small, colourless, multi-septate .

Revisi sumber

Rujukan halaman ini

Fungi. Saxiloba firmula. Rilis data fungi-2026-10-12-expansion-2. https://fungi-atlas.mgadib.chatgpt.site/jamur/saxiloba-firmula/.

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