Ciri dan struktur
Varicellaria hemisphaerica is a lichen that forms medium to thick growths in extended, conspicuous patches of pale bluish grey colouration. The (initial growth stage visible at the edges) is distinct, arranged in zones, and white in colour. The upper surface of the main body (thallus) ranges from smooth to uneven or warted in texture. A distinctive feature of this lichen is its soralia—specialised structures for asexual reproduction—which measure 1–2 mm in diameter. These soralia are markedly convex (dome-shaped) and often merge together. The (powdery propagules contained within the soralia) have a appearance, ranging from pale to the same colour as the thallus, and measure 40–100 μm in diameter. Apothecia, which are cup-like fruiting bodies for sexual reproduction, have not been observed in this species. When tested with chemical spot tests, the soralia show characteristic reactions: they are C+ (carmine-red), K–, KC+ (red), and Pd–. Under ultraviolet light (UV), they may or may not display a glaucous (bluish-grey) fluorescence. These chemical reactions indicate the presence of lecanoric acid and an unidentified secondary metabolite in the lichen.
Habitat dan peran ekologis
In Nepal, Varicellaria hemisphaerica has been reported from 2,400 to 3,366 m elevation in a compilation of published records.
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Reproduksi
A distinctive feature of this lichen is its soralia—specialised structures for asexual reproduction—which measure 1–2 mm in diameter. These soralia are markedly convex (dome-shaped) and often merge together. The (powdery propagules contained within the soralia) have a appearance, ranging from pale to the same colour as the thallus, and measure 40–100 μm in diameter. Apothecia, which are cup-like fruiting bodies for sexual reproduction, have not been observed in this species.
Catatan identitas dan cakupan
- Nama diterima mengikuti Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11; uraian mempertahankan konsep dan nama sumber aslinya.
- Original geographic, specimen and life-cycle scope retained; source import awaits individual editorial review.
- Impor dan terjemahan otomatis belum diperiksa editorial per profil. Struktur reproduktif yang disebutkan tidak membuktikan seluruh siklus hidup diketahui.
- Pengukuran pada uraian mengikuti spesimen, kultur, dan metode sumber; angka tidak diperluas ke semua populasi.
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Melihat dengan konteks
Voucher herbarium Varicellaria hemisphaerica (04255433), The New York Botanical Garden. Identifikasi mengikuti record spesimen sumber. Foto bahan, kemasan, atau label herbarium sebagaimana tersedia pada record institusi; bukan foto lapangan atau penentuan spesimen independen.
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- The New York Botanical Garden
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Sumber profil
- [1] Varicellaria hemisphaerica — Wikipedia (en)
- [2] Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11 — Varicellaria hemisphaerica
- [3] Dokumentasi visual — Varicellaria hemisphaerica
Rujukan halaman ini
Fungi. Varicellaria hemisphaerica. Rilis data fungi-2026-10-12-expansion-2. https://fungi-atlas.mgadib.chatgpt.site/jamur/varicellaria-hemisphaerica/.
Status: impor sumber; pemeriksaan editorial per profil belum selesai. Untuk klaim biologis, gunakan rujukan pada bagian terkait dan periksa konteks sumber aslinya.
