Intralichen lichenicola (Intralichen christiansenii) # Lichenicolous fungus. Photographs on Candelariella vitellina Forms in the apothecia of Candelariella species Conidiophores usually in hymenium of host lichen, discolouring and eventually destroying them. Conidia in chains, 0-1 septate when mature, pale brown, smooth-walled, 5-8(-9) x 4-6(-7) µm. Micrograph below Similar: Intralichen lichenum has smaller conidia. Intralichen christiansenii previously thought to also occur on Caloplaca, Lecanora and Micarea species, but owing to broad host range it is probable a number of similar (but so far undescribed) species are involved

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Intralichen lichenicola (Intralichen christiansenii)
Studland and East Holme, Dorset. May and November 2015