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Collema furfuraceum

Collema furfuraceum

Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Urban

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

<p><strong>Thallus</strong> (2-)3-6(-10) cm broad, foliose, adnate, appearing brown or dark olive green, becoming black and gelatinous when wet; lobes rounded, 5-10 mm across, margins entire; <strong>upper surface</strong> with pustules and radiating ridges; isidia on ridges or rarely on margins, globular turning cylindrical or branched with age; <strong>apothecia</strong> not usually found; disc 0.5-1.5 mm across; spores narrowly spindle-shaped or needle-shaped, sometimes curved, 5-6 celled, 40-80 x 3-6.5 μm  (Park, 1990; Bungartz, 2008; Brodo et al, 2001; Purvis, 1992; McCune and Geiser, 1997; Hinds and Hinds, 2007).</p>
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Collema furfuraceum is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to urban, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Collema furfuraceum.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeDenmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden
Habitat RangeUrban
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificCollema furfuraceum
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomFungi
FamilyCollemataceae