Caloplaca ammiospila
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Caloplaca ammiospila (Wahlenb.) Oliv. ( syn. Caloplaca cinnamomea (Th.Fr.) Oliv.) is a species of lichen fromthe Teloschistaceae family .
features
Macroscopic features
Caloplaca ammiospila is a crusty lichen, that is, its bed ( thallus ) lies close to the base. The thallus is grainy, cracked, and white-gray. The apothecia are 1 to 1.5 mm in diameter. The apothecary disk is brown to rust-red. The edge of the apothecia is the same color as the thallus.
Microscopic features
The spores are hyaline , polar 2-celled, 8.8–16.7 × 5.2–7.9 µm, the septum is 3.5–6 µm. There are up to 8 spores in an ascus .
Spot reaction
The thallus and the apothecary disc turn red when drizzled with potassium hydroxide (K +).
distribution
The species occurs on old wood, plant remains and mosses in alpine locations.
Web links
Commons : Caloplaca ammiospila - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Description at flechtenmikoskopie.de (PDF; 275 kB)