Acarospora oligyrophorica
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| Acarospora oligyrophorica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Acarosporales |
| Family: | Acarosporaceae |
| Genus: | Acarospora |
| Species: | A. oligyrophorica |
| Binomial name | |
| Acarospora oligyrophorica Aptroot (2002) | |
Acarospora oligyrophorica is a species of saxicolous (rock-dwelling), crustose lichen in the family Acarosporaceae.[1] Described as new to science in 2002, it is found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Acarospora oligyrophorica was described as a new species by the Dutch lichenologist André Aptroot in 2002. It is part of the Acarospora oligospora-group, which is defined by having fewer than 50 spores per ascus. The species epithet oligyrophorica highlights its unique chemical composition, containing gyrophoric acid, distinguishing it from other members in its group.[2]