Mazosia
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Mazosia is a genus of lichen-forming fungi in the family Roccellaceae.[1]
Taxonomy
The genus was circumscribed by Italian lichenologist Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo in 1854.[2]
Description
Mazosia is a genus of crustose lichens, meaning it forms a thin, crust-like layer that adheres tightly to the surface it grows on. The thallus (lichen body) lacks a protective outer Template:Lichengloss and may sometimes have hair-like extensions on the upper surface. The photosynthetic partner, or Template:Lichengloss, is typically from the genus Trentepohlia, with cells that are round to oval (7–17 μm wide) and either occur singly or form short chains. In some cases, the photobiont can be from the genus Phycopeltis, which has rectangular to rhomboid cells (12–20 by 6–12 μm) arranged in radiating plates.[3]
The reproductive structures, called apothecia, are generally round and have a layered margin, known as a Template:Lichengloss structure. This margin consists of three layers: an inner Template:Lichengloss (the true margin of the apothecia), an outer Template:Lichengloss (derived from the lichen body), and a middle layer of rhomboid crystals (5–10 μm wide) that do not dissolve when treated with potassium hydroxide solution (K). The Template:Lichengloss of the apothecia is greyish-black to black and exposed.[3]
In cross-section, the proper exciple has a cup-like shape and is made of vertically oriented hyphae (fungal filaments) that are 3–6 μm thick, red-brown to Template:Lichengloss (blackened) in colour, and turn olive-green when treated with K. The layer beneath the hymenium, or Template:Lichengloss, is pale brown to colourless. The hymenium (the spore-producing layer) is clear, not filled with oil droplets, and shows a faint blue reaction when treated with iodine-based stain (hemiamyloid).[3]
The asci (spore sacs) are cylindrical to club-shaped, usually containing eight spores. They resemble the vulgata-type asci, where the walls and central structure (Template:Lichengloss) are not amyloid (do not react to iodine), except for a small amyloid ring. The Template:Lichengloss, which are filamentous structures surrounding the asci, are richly branched and connected, often extending well above the height of the asci without swollen or pigmented tips.[3]
The ascospores are colourless, elongated (ellipsoid to spindle-shaped), and divided by 3–7 internal walls (septate). One central compartment is usually larger than the others. Mazosia also produces asexual spores in structures called pycnidia, which can be either embedded within the thallus or slightly protruding. There are two types of asexual spores: larger, oblong to rod-shaped spores (macroconidia) and smaller, spindle-shaped spores (microconidia).[3]
Chemically, Mazosia species typically lack detectable secondary metabolites (lichen products), although some species contain the compound psoromic acid.[3]
Species
- Mazosia aptrootii Sipman (1991)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[4]
- Mazosia bambusae (Vain.) R.Sant. (1952)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia bruguierae A.Sakata & H.Harada (2017)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[5] – Japan
- Mazosia carnea (Eckfeldt) Aptroot & M.Cáceres (2014)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia endonigra M.Cáceres & Aptroot (2014)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[6]
- Mazosia flavida Aptroot (2022)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[7] – Brazil
- Mazosia japonica A.Sakata & H.Harada (2017)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[5] – Japan
- Mazosia leptosticta (Nyl.) Sparrius (2004)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia lueckingii Kr.P.Singh & Pinokiyo (2008)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8] – India
- Mazosia melanophthalma (Müll.Arg.) R.Sant. (1952)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia paupercula (Müll.Arg.) R.Sant. (1952)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia phyllosema (Nyl.) Zahlbr. (1923)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia quadriseptata Kalb & Vězda (1994)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[9]
- Mazosia rotula (Mont.) A.Massal. (1854)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Mazosia tomentifera Vězda & Lumbsch (1990)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[10]
- Mazosia uniseptata Lücking (2006)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[11]
- Mazosia viridescens (Fée) Aptroot & M.Cáceres (2014)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
References
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