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DISSERTAÇÃO Lidiane Alves Dos Santos.Pdf
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO CENTRO DE BIOCIÊNCIAS DEPARTAMENTO DE MICOLOGIA PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM BIOLOGIA DE FUNGOS LIDIANE ALVES DOS SANTOS RELAÇÕES FILOGENÉTICAS DOS GÊNEROS LECANORA ACH. E NEOPROTOPARMELIA GARIMA SINGH, LUMBSCH & I. SCHIMITT (LECANORALES, ASCOMYCOTA LIQUENIZADOS) Recife 2019 LIDIANE ALVES DOS SANTOS RELAÇÕES FILOGENÉTICAS DOS GÊNEROS LECANORA ACH. E NEOPROTOPARMELIA GARIMA SINGH, LUMBSCH & I. SCHIMITT (LECANORALES, ASCOMYCOTA LIQUENIZADOS) Dissertação apresentada ao Programa de Pós- Graduação em Biologia de Fungos do Departamento de Micologia do Centro de Biociências da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção do título de Mestre em Biologia de Fungos. Área de Concentração: Micologia Básica Orientadora: Profª. Dra. Marcela Eugenia da Silva Caceres. Coorientador: Dr. Robert Lücking. Recife 2019 Catalogação na fonte Elaine C Barroso (CRB4/1728) Santos, Lidiane Alves dos Relações filogenéticas dos gêneros Lecanora Ach. e Neoprotoparmelia Garima Singh, Lumbsch & I. Schimitt (Lecanorales, Ascomycota Liquenizados) / Lidiane Alves dos Santos- 2019. 52 folhas: il., fig., tab. Orientadora: Marcela Eugênia da Silva Cáceres Coorientador: Robert Lücking Dissertação (mestrado) – Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Biociências. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia de Fungos. Recife, 2019. Inclui referências 1. Fungos liquenizados 2. Filogenia 3. Metabólitos secundários I. Cáceres, Marcela Eugênia da Silva (orient.) II. Lücking, Robert (coorient.) III. Título 579.5 CDD (22.ed.) UFPE/CB-2019-312 LIDIANE ALVES DOS SANTOS RELAÇÕES FILOGENÉTICAS DOS GÊNEROS LECANORA ACH. E NEOPROTOPARMELIA GARIMA SINGH, LUMBSCH & I. SCHIMITT (LECANORALES, ASCOMYCOTA LIQUENIZADOS) Dissertação apresentada ao Programa de Pós- Graduação em Biologia de Fungos do Departamento de Micologia do Centro de Biociências da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, como parte dos requisitos para a obtenção do título de Mestre em Biologia de Fungos. -
New Or Interesting Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi from Belgium, Luxembourg and Northern France
New or interesting lichens and lichenicolous fungi from Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France. X Emmanuël SÉRUSIAUX1, Paul DIEDERICH2, Damien ERTZ3, Maarten BRAND4 & Pieter VAN DEN BOOM5 1 Plant Taxonomy and Conservation Biology Unit, University of Liège, Sart Tilman B22, B-4000 Liège, Belgique ([email protected]) 2 Musée national d’histoire naturelle, 25 rue Munster, L-2160 Luxembourg, Luxembourg ([email protected]) 3 Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Domaine de Bouchout, B-1860 Meise, Belgium ([email protected]) 4 Klipperwerf 5, NL-2317 DX Leiden, the Netherlands ([email protected]) 5 Arafura 16, NL-5691 JA Son, the Netherlands ([email protected]) Sérusiaux, E., P. Diederich, D. Ertz, M. Brand & P. van den Boom, 2006. New or interesting lichens and lichenicolous fungi from Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France. X. Bul- letin de la Société des naturalistes luxembourgeois 107 : 63-74. Abstract. Review of recent literature and studies on large and mainly recent collections of lichens and lichenicolous fungi led to the addition of 35 taxa to the flora of Belgium, Lux- embourg and northern France: Abrothallus buellianus, Absconditella delutula, Acarospora glaucocarpa var. conspersa, Anema nummularium, Anisomeridium ranunculosporum, Artho- nia epiphyscia, A. punctella, Bacidia adastra, Brodoa atrofusca, Caloplaca britannica, Cer- cidospora macrospora, Chaenotheca laevigata, Collemopsidium foveolatum, C. sublitorale, Coppinsia minutissima, Cyphelium inquinans, Involucropyrenium squamulosum, Lecania fructigena, Lecanora conferta, L. pannonica, L. xanthostoma, Lecidea variegatula, Mica- rea micrococca, Micarea subviridescens, M. vulpinaris, Opegrapha prosodea, Parmotrema stuppeum, Placynthium stenophyllum var. isidiatum, Porpidia striata, Pyrenidium actinellum, Thelopsis rubella, Toninia physaroides, Tremella coppinsii, Tubeufia heterodermiae, Verru- caria acrotella and Vezdaea stipitata. -
Pertusaria Georgeana Var. Goonooensis Is Described As New to Science
The striking rust-red colour of the surface of Porpidia macrocarpa is thought to result from a high “luxury” accumulation of iron. The species is known from New Zealand and Australia in the Southern Hemisphere and from North America, Europe, and Asia in the Northern Hemisphere. 1 mm CONTENTS ADDITIONAL LICHEN RECORDS FROM NEW ZEALAND Fryday, AM (47) Coccotrema corallinum Messuti and C. pocillarium (C.E.Cumm.) Brodo .... 3 ADDITIONAL LICHEN RECORDS FROM AUSTRALIA Archer, AW (63) Graphis cleistoblephara Nyl. and G. plagiocarpa Fée ........................... 6 Elix, JA (64) ......................................................................................................................... 8 RECENT LITERATURE ON AUSTRALASIAN LICHENS ......................................... 16 ANNOUNCEMENT AND NEWS 18th meeting of Australasian lichenologists 2008 ...................................................... 17 Ray Cranfield awarded Churchill Fellowship ............................................................ 17 ARTICLES Archer, AW; Elix, JA—Two new species in the Australian Graphidaceae (lichenized Ascomycota) ................................................................................................................... 18 Elix, JA—Further new crustose lichens (Ascomycota) from Australia ................... 21 Elix, JA; Archer, AW—A new variety of Pertusaria georgeana (lichenized Ascomy- cota) containing a new depside .................................................................................. 26 Elix, JA—A new species of Xanthoparmelia -
H. Thorsten Lumbsch VP, Science & Education the Field Museum 1400
H. Thorsten Lumbsch VP, Science & Education The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60605 USA Tel: 1-312-665-7881 E-mail: [email protected] Research interests Evolution and Systematics of Fungi Biogeography and Diversification Rates of Fungi Species delimitation Diversity of lichen-forming fungi Professional Experience Since 2017 Vice President, Science & Education, The Field Museum, Chicago. USA 2014-2017 Director, Integrative Research Center, Science & Education, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. Since 2014 Curator, Integrative Research Center, Science & Education, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. 2013-2014 Associate Director, Integrative Research Center, Science & Education, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. 2009-2013 Chair, Dept. of Botany, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. Since 2011 MacArthur Associate Curator, Dept. of Botany, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. 2006-2014 Associate Curator, Dept. of Botany, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. 2005-2009 Head of Cryptogams, Dept. of Botany, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. Since 2004 Member, Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago. Courses: BIOS 430 Evolution (UIC), BIOS 23410 Complex Interactions: Coevolution, Parasites, Mutualists, and Cheaters (U of C) Reading group: Phylogenetic methods. 2003-2006 Assistant Curator, Dept. of Botany, The Field Museum, Chicago, USA. 1998-2003 Privatdozent (Assistant Professor), Botanical Institute, University – GHS - Essen. Lectures: General Botany, Evolution of lower plants, Photosynthesis, Courses: Cryptogams, Biology -
Different Diversification Histories in Tropical and Temperate Lineages in the Ascomycete Subfamily Protoparmelioideae (Parmeliaceae)
A peer-reviewed open-access journal MycoKeys 36: 1–19 Different(2018) diversification histories in tropical and temperate lineages... 1 doi: 10.3897/mycokeys.36.22548 RESEARCH ARTICLE MycoKeys http://mycokeys.pensoft.net Launched to accelerate biodiversity research Different diversification histories in tropical and temperate lineages in the ascomycete subfamily Protoparmelioideae (Parmeliaceae) Garima Singh1, Francesco Dal Grande1, Jan Schnitzler2, Markus Pfenninger1, Imke Schmitt1,3 1 Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (SBiK-F), Frankfurt am Main, Germany 2 Department of Molecular Evolution and Plant Systematics, Institute of Biology, Leipzig University, Germany 3 Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany Corresponding author: Garima Singh ([email protected]) Academic editor: P. Divakar | Received 27 November 2018 | Accepted 19 June 2018 | Published 2 July 2018 Citation: Singh G, Grande FD, Schnitzler J, Pfenninger M, Schmitt I (2018) Different diversification histories in tropical and temperate lineages in the ascomycete subfamily Protoparmelioideae (Parmeliaceae). MycoKeys 36: 1–19. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.36.22548 Abstract Background: Environment and geographic processes affect species’ distributions as well as evolutionary processes, such as clade diversification. Estimating the time of origin and diversification of organisms helps us understand how climate fluctuations in the past might have influenced the diversification and present distribution of species. Complementing divergence dating with character evolution could indicate how key innovations have facilitated the diversification of species. Methods: We estimated the divergence times within the newly recognised subfamily Protoparmel- ioideae (Ascomycota) using a multilocus dataset to assess the temporal context of diversification events. We reconstructed ancestral habitats and substrate using a species tree generated in *Beast. -
One Hundred New Species of Lichenized Fungi: a Signature of Undiscovered Global Diversity
Phytotaxa 18: 1–127 (2011) ISSN 1179-3155 (print edition) www.mapress.com/phytotaxa/ Monograph PHYTOTAXA Copyright © 2011 Magnolia Press ISSN 1179-3163 (online edition) PHYTOTAXA 18 One hundred new species of lichenized fungi: a signature of undiscovered global diversity H. THORSTEN LUMBSCH1*, TEUVO AHTI2, SUSANNE ALTERMANN3, GUILLERMO AMO DE PAZ4, ANDRÉ APTROOT5, ULF ARUP6, ALEJANDRINA BÁRCENAS PEÑA7, PAULINA A. BAWINGAN8, MICHEL N. BENATTI9, LUISA BETANCOURT10, CURTIS R. BJÖRK11, KANSRI BOONPRAGOB12, MAARTEN BRAND13, FRANK BUNGARTZ14, MARCELA E. S. CÁCERES15, MEHTMET CANDAN16, JOSÉ LUIS CHAVES17, PHILIPPE CLERC18, RALPH COMMON19, BRIAN J. COPPINS20, ANA CRESPO4, MANUELA DAL-FORNO21, PRADEEP K. DIVAKAR4, MELIZAR V. DUYA22, JOHN A. ELIX23, ARVE ELVEBAKK24, JOHNATHON D. FANKHAUSER25, EDIT FARKAS26, LIDIA ITATÍ FERRARO27, EBERHARD FISCHER28, DAVID J. GALLOWAY29, ESTER GAYA30, MIREIA GIRALT31, TREVOR GOWARD32, MARTIN GRUBE33, JOSEF HAFELLNER33, JESÚS E. HERNÁNDEZ M.34, MARÍA DE LOS ANGELES HERRERA CAMPOS7, KLAUS KALB35, INGVAR KÄRNEFELT6, GINTARAS KANTVILAS36, DOROTHEE KILLMANN28, PAUL KIRIKA37, KERRY KNUDSEN38, HARALD KOMPOSCH39, SERGEY KONDRATYUK40, JAMES D. LAWREY21, ARMIN MANGOLD41, MARCELO P. MARCELLI9, BRUCE MCCUNE42, MARIA INES MESSUTI43, ANDREA MICHLIG27, RICARDO MIRANDA GONZÁLEZ7, BIBIANA MONCADA10, ALIFERETI NAIKATINI44, MATTHEW P. NELSEN1, 45, DAG O. ØVSTEDAL46, ZDENEK PALICE47, KHWANRUAN PAPONG48, SITTIPORN PARNMEN12, SERGIO PÉREZ-ORTEGA4, CHRISTIAN PRINTZEN49, VÍCTOR J. RICO4, EIMY RIVAS PLATA1, 50, JAVIER ROBAYO51, DANIA ROSABAL52, ULRIKE RUPRECHT53, NORIS SALAZAR ALLEN54, LEOPOLDO SANCHO4, LUCIANA SANTOS DE JESUS15, TAMIRES SANTOS VIEIRA15, MATTHIAS SCHULTZ55, MARK R. D. SEAWARD56, EMMANUËL SÉRUSIAUX57, IMKE SCHMITT58, HARRIE J. M. SIPMAN59, MOHAMMAD SOHRABI 2, 60, ULRIK SØCHTING61, MAJBRIT ZEUTHEN SØGAARD61, LAURENS B. SPARRIUS62, ADRIANO SPIELMANN63, TOBY SPRIBILLE33, JUTARAT SUTJARITTURAKAN64, ACHRA THAMMATHAWORN65, ARNE THELL6, GÖRAN THOR66, HOLGER THÜS67, EINAR TIMDAL68, CAMILLE TRUONG18, ROMAN TÜRK69, LOENGRIN UMAÑA TENORIO17, DALIP K. -
Cryptic Species in Lichen-Forming Fungi
ImA FuNgus · volume 1 · No 2: 167–170 cryptic species in lichen-forming fungi ARTICLE Ana Crespo1 and H. Thorsten Lumbsch2 1Departamento de Biología Vegetal II,Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain; corresponding author e-mail: [email protected] 2Department of Botany, The Field Museum, 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605, USA Abstract: This contribution provides a synopsis of the presentations and discussions during the SIG session on Key words: cryptic speciation in lichen-forming fungi held during IMC9. In several cases, a re-examination of morphology against Ascomycota the background of molecular phylogenetic evidence revealed, sometimes subtle, morphological and/or chemical biogeography characters, supporting the distinction of particular clades at species level. However, there are also examples of cryptic lichens species in which no morphological characters could be identified to distinguish between lineages. Several cases were Parmeliaceae presented in which distinct lineages are correlated with biogeographical patterns. When and how to name cryptic phylogeny species was debated, and the use of terms such as “complex” or “aggregate” commended where the taxa formed part species concepts of a single lineage. Article info: Submitted: 5 November 2010; Accepted: 15 November 2010; Published: 23 November 2010. INtroductIoN that are either not evident macroscopically or generally overlooked” (Hawksworth 2010). The presentations at the session demonstrated that An increasing number of lichen-forming species are used current species recognition in lichen forming-fungi vastly as biomonitors or bioindicators of pollutants, environmental underestimates the true number of species. Based on disturbance, or ecological continuity. Consequently there was phylogenetic and population studies, many cases were the issue of how to proceed when cryptic species or lineages presented showing that numerous distinct lineages are are found in taxa used in such studies where identifications hidden under a single species name. -
Exploring the Diversity and Traits of Lichen Propagules Across the United States Erin A
Journal of Biogeography (J. Biogeogr.) (2016) 43, 1667–1678 ORIGINAL Biodiversity gradients in obligate ARTICLE symbiotic organisms: exploring the diversity and traits of lichen propagules across the United States Erin A. Tripp1,2,*, James C. Lendemer3, Albert Barberan4, Robert R. Dunn5,6 and Noah Fierer1,4 1Department of Ecology and Evolutionary ABSTRACT Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Aim Large-scale distributions of plants and animals have been studied exten- 80309, USA, 2Museum of Natural History, sively and form the foundation for core concepts and paradigms in biogeogra- University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, USA, 3The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, phy and macroecology. Much less attention has been given to other groups of NY 10458-5126, USA, 4Cooperative Institute organisms, particularly obligate symbiotic organisms. We present the first for Research in Environmental Sciences, quantitative assessment of how spatial and environmental variables shape the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, abundance and distribution of obligate symbiotic organisms across nearly an USA, 5Department of Applied Ecology, North entire subcontinent, using lichen propagules as an example. Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, Location The contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). USA, 6Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, Natural History Museum of Methods We use DNA sequence-based analyses of lichen reproductive Denmark, University of Copenhagen, propagules from settled dust samples collected from nearly 1300 home exteri- Universitetsparken 15, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, ors to reconstruct biogeographical correlates of lichen taxonomic and func- Denmark tional diversity. Results Contrary to expectations, we found a weak but significant reverse lati- tudinal gradient in lichen propagule diversity. -
A Multigene Phylogenetic Synthesis for the Class Lecanoromycetes (Ascomycota): 1307 Fungi Representing 1139 Infrageneric Taxa, 317 Genera and 66 Families
A multigene phylogenetic synthesis for the class Lecanoromycetes (Ascomycota): 1307 fungi representing 1139 infrageneric taxa, 317 genera and 66 families Miadlikowska, J., Kauff, F., Högnabba, F., Oliver, J. C., Molnár, K., Fraker, E., ... & Stenroos, S. (2014). A multigene phylogenetic synthesis for the class Lecanoromycetes (Ascomycota): 1307 fungi representing 1139 infrageneric taxa, 317 genera and 66 families. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 79, 132-168. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2014.04.003 10.1016/j.ympev.2014.04.003 Elsevier Version of Record http://cdss.library.oregonstate.edu/sa-termsofuse Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 79 (2014) 132–168 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/ympev A multigene phylogenetic synthesis for the class Lecanoromycetes (Ascomycota): 1307 fungi representing 1139 infrageneric taxa, 317 genera and 66 families ⇑ Jolanta Miadlikowska a, , Frank Kauff b,1, Filip Högnabba c, Jeffrey C. Oliver d,2, Katalin Molnár a,3, Emily Fraker a,4, Ester Gaya a,5, Josef Hafellner e, Valérie Hofstetter a,6, Cécile Gueidan a,7, Mónica A.G. Otálora a,8, Brendan Hodkinson a,9, Martin Kukwa f, Robert Lücking g, Curtis Björk h, Harrie J.M. Sipman i, Ana Rosa Burgaz j, Arne Thell k, Alfredo Passo l, Leena Myllys c, Trevor Goward h, Samantha Fernández-Brime m, Geir Hestmark n, James Lendemer o, H. Thorsten Lumbsch g, Michaela Schmull p, Conrad L. Schoch q, Emmanuël Sérusiaux r, David R. Maddison s, A. Elizabeth Arnold t, François Lutzoni a,10, -
Distribution of Foliicolous Lichen Strigula and Genetic Structure of S. Multiformis on Jeju Island, South Korea
microorganisms Article Distribution of Foliicolous Lichen Strigula and Genetic Structure of S. multiformis on Jeju Island, South Korea Seung-Yoon Oh 1 , Jung-Jae Woo 1,2 and Jae-Seoun Hur 1,* 1 Korean Lichen Research Institute, Sunchon National University, 255 Jungang-Ro, Suncheon 57922, Korea; [email protected] (S.-Y.O.); [email protected] (J.-J.W.) 2 Division of Forest Biodiversity, Korea National Arboretum, 415 Gwangneungsumok-ro, Pocheon 11186, Korea * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +82-61-750-3383 Received: 3 August 2019; Accepted: 8 October 2019; Published: 10 October 2019 Abstract: Strigula is a pantropic foliicolous lichen living on the leaf surfaces of evergreen broadleaf plants. In South Korea, Strigula is the only genus of foliicolous lichen recorded from Jeju Island. Several Strigula species have been recorded, but the ecology of Strigula in South Korea has been largely unexplored. This study examined the distribution and genetic structure of Strigula on Jeju Island. The distribution was surveyed and the influence of environmental factors (e.g., elevation, forest availability, and bioclimate) on the distribution was analyzed using a species distribution modeling analysis. In addition, the genetic variations and differentiation of Strigula multiformis populations were analyzed using two nuclear ribosomal regions. The distribution of Strigula was largely restricted to a small portion of forest on Jeju Island, and the forest availability was the most important factor in the prediction of potential habitats. The genetic diversity and differentiation of the S. multiformis population were found to be high and were divided according to geography. On the other hand, geographic and environmental distance did not explain the population differentiation. -
Biodiversity Profile of Afghanistan
NEPA Biodiversity Profile of Afghanistan An Output of the National Capacity Needs Self-Assessment for Global Environment Management (NCSA) for Afghanistan June 2008 United Nations Environment Programme Post-Conflict and Disaster Management Branch First published in Kabul in 2008 by the United Nations Environment Programme. Copyright © 2008, United Nations Environment Programme. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing from the United Nations Environment Programme. United Nations Environment Programme Darulaman Kabul, Afghanistan Tel: +93 (0)799 382 571 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.unep.org DISCLAIMER The contents of this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of UNEP, or contributory organizations. The designations employed and the presentations do not imply the expressions of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNEP or contributory organizations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authority, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Unless otherwise credited, all the photos in this publication have been taken by the UNEP staff. Design and Layout: Rachel Dolores -
Piedmont Lichen Inventory
PIEDMONT LICHEN INVENTORY: BUILDING A LICHEN BIODIVERSITY BASELINE FOR THE PIEDMONT ECOREGION OF NORTH CAROLINA, USA By Gary B. Perlmutter B.S. Zoology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 1991 A Thesis Submitted to the Staff of The North Carolina Botanical Garden University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Advisor: Dr. Johnny Randall As Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements For the Certificate in Native Plant Studies 15 May 2009 Perlmutter – Piedmont Lichen Inventory Page 2 This Final Project, whose results are reported herein with sections also published in the scientific literature, is dedicated to Daniel G. Perlmutter, who urged that I return to academia. And to Theresa, Nichole and Dakota, for putting up with my passion in lichenology, which brought them from southern California to the Traingle of North Carolina. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….4 Chapter I: The North Carolina Lichen Checklist…………………………………………………7 Chapter II: Herbarium Surveys and Initiation of a New Lichen Collection in the University of North Carolina Herbarium (NCU)………………………………………………………..9 Chapter III: Preparatory Field Surveys I: Battle Park and Rock Cliff Farm……………………13 Chapter IV: Preparatory Field Surveys II: State Park Forays…………………………………..17 Chapter V: Lichen Biota of Mason Farm Biological Reserve………………………………….19 Chapter VI: Additional Piedmont Lichen Surveys: Uwharrie Mountains…………………...…22 Chapter VII: A Revised Lichen Inventory of North Carolina Piedmont …..…………………...23 Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………..72 Appendices………………………………………………………………………………….…..73 Perlmutter – Piedmont Lichen Inventory Page 4 INTRODUCTION Lichens are composite organisms, consisting of a fungus (the mycobiont) and a photosynthesising alga and/or cyanobacterium (the photobiont), which together make a life form that is distinct from either partner in isolation (Brodo et al.