Diploschistes muscorum
(Scop.) R.Sant.
Study description
Photobiont is a green alga of the genus Trebouxia.
Asci subcylindrical to clavate, generally 4-spored, with a dextrinoid reaction to iodine compounds.
Spores ellipsoidal, with 3 to 7 transverse septa and 1 to 3 longitudinal septa (muriform), initially hyaline within the ascus and darkening with maturity to very dark bluish-brown, virtually black.
Geographic references
Map generated from global occurrence data from GBIF. GBIF.
Study measurements
Values in Microns (µm)Macroscopic gallery
1 / 4Diploschistes muscorum - 1 - IMG_3052
Microscopic gallery
1 / 16Diploschistes muscorum - 10 - Asca