Sticta alpinotropica
| Sticta alpinotropica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Peltigerales |
| Family: | Peltigeraceae |
| Genus: | Sticta |
| Species: | S. alpinotropica
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| Binomial name | |
| Sticta alpinotropica Aptroot (2008)
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Sticta alpinotropica is a species of saxicolous (rock-dwelling) lichen in the family Peltigeraceae. Found in Papua New Guinea, it was formally described as a new species in 2008 by Dutch lichenologist André Aptroot. The type specimen was collected by the author from the alpine lichen zone on the southeast slope of Mount Wilhelm at an altitude of 4,200 m (13,800 ft). Although it is abundant locally, it is only known to occur at the type locality, where it grows on siliceous rocks and on soil.[1] Because of its small population and extremely limited geographical distribution, it is predicted to be quite vulnerable to potentially deleterious effects of climate change.[2]
Description
The
Apothecia, which are occasionally present, are sessile on a small stipe at the tips of lobes, 0.5–5.0 mm wide, and 0.3–1.7 mm high. The chemistry of this lichen does not contain any lichen products, but it has a strong fish-like odour that persists even after 20 years.[1]
References
- ^ S2CID 86179508.
- ISBN 978-0-12-821575-3.