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Microcalicium ahlneri compared with Microcalicium disseminatum

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family same	Microcaliciaceae	Microcaliciaceae
Genus same	Microcalicium	Microcalicium
Species	Microcalicium ahlneri	Microcalicium disseminatum

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microcalicium.

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Microcalicium ahlneri is a tiny, pin-head lichen with a pale grey thallus and minute stalked apothecia characteristic of the calicioid fungi. It grows on the bark of old deciduous trees in undisturbed temperate forests of Europe. This lichen needs old-growth forest conditions and is sensitive to bark microhabitat changes from air pollution or forest management.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden