Wahlenbergiella mucosa

Ciri dan struktur

Wahlenbergiella mucosa is a crustose lichen with a distinctive appearance. Its thallus (main body) is superficial, reaching up to 1 mm in thickness, with a somewhat gelatinous texture. The surface is smooth and shiny, without cracks, and varies in colour depending on light exposure—appearing olive-green in shaded conditions and dark green to black in full sunlight. When fresh and wet, the thallus becomes slightly translucent. A white (an initial fungal growth stage) is visible around the edges. Its reproductive structures (perithecia) are immersed within the thallus rather than protruding from it. Each perithecium measures up to 150 micrometres (μm) in diameter and is generally pale in colour except at its apex. The , a protective covering, is small and surrounds only the top portion of the perithecium. Inside the perithecia, the lichen produces (reproductive spores) measuring 7–10 μm in length and 4–7 μm in width. These spores have relatively thick walls compared to those of related species. The photobiont partner of W. mucosa is the green algal species Paulbroadya petersii.

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Habitat dan peran ekologis

Wahlenbergiella mucosa inhabits rocky seashores within the mid-littoral zone, growing in both sunny and shaded environments. It commonly grows among barnacles and macroalgae, forming patches that can become quite extensive. The species shows a preference for exposed shores and demonstrates poor tolerance for silty conditions, making it less common in sheltered coastal areas. This lichen is very common throughout Britain and Ireland, with the exception of southeastern England where it appears to be absent. The species can be confused with the freshwater lichen Verrucaria elaeomelaena, which has a similar appearance. It can also be distinguished from V. ceuthocarpa, which displays a dull brown to nearly black colouration with numerous deep cracks and sometimes more prominent perithecia. V. ceuthocarpa has a much more restricted distribution, known from only two locations in Scotland. Wahlenbergiella mucosa is one of several marine Verrucariaceae lichens that have been investigated for use as possible bioindicators of coastal water pollution.

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Reproduksi

Its reproductive structures (perithecia) are immersed within the thallus rather than protruding from it. Each perithecium measures up to 150 micrometres (μm) in diameter and is generally pale in colour except at its apex. The , a protective covering, is small and surrounds only the top portion of the perithecium. Inside the perithecia, the lichen produces (reproductive spores) measuring 7–10 μm in length and 4–7 μm in width. These spores have relatively thick walls compared to those of related species.

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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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Dokumentasi Wahlenbergiella mucosa menurut asosiasi foto pada record takson iNaturalist. Kredit: Paco Bergson. Identitas mengikuti sumber; bukan penentuan spesimen independen.

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Dokumentasi tambahan

Sumber profil

1. [1] Wahlenbergiella mucosa — Wikipedia (en)Bagian sumber: Frozen revision 1299021382
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12
   Teks sumber: CC BY-SA4.0 · Wikipedia contributors
2. [2] Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11 — Wahlenbergiella mucosaBagian sumber: ColDP NameUsage.tsv ID 7G55V; accepted species; source 2073
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-12
3. [3] Dokumentasi visual — Wahlenbergiella mucosaBagian sumber: Identitas mengikuti sumber dokumentasi; bukan penentuan spesimen independen.
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-17
   Media sumber: CC BY 4.0 · (c) Paco Bergson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Paco Bergson
4. [4] Dokumentasi visual — Wahlenbergiella mucosaBagian sumber: Identitas mengikuti sumber dokumentasi; bukan penentuan spesimen independen.
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-17
   Teks sumber: CC BY 4.0 · (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay
5. [5] Dokumentasi visual — Wahlenbergiella mucosaBagian sumber: Identitas mengikuti sumber dokumentasi; bukan penentuan spesimen independen.
   Tanggal penghimpunan sumber: 2026-10-17
   Teks sumber: CC BY 4.0 · (c) Jerry Lanfear, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jerry Lanfear