almevedflekk
Lopadostoma pouzarii
Lopadostoma pouzarii is a pyrenomycete fungus that forms small, dark perithecia embedded in the bark of deciduous trees. This saprotrophic species plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in temperate woodland environments.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Sordariomycetes
Order
Xylariales
Family
Lopadostomataceae
Genus
Lopadostoma
almevedflekk belongs to the family Lopadostomataceae, order Xylariales, within the Sordariomycetes class.
Species Profile
Lopadostoma pouzarii is a pyrenomycete fungus that forms small, dark perithecia embedded in the bark of deciduous trees. This saprotrophic species plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in temperate woodland environments.
Lopadostoma pouzarii faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable host substrates in its forest ecosystems. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest fragmentation, which reduce the availability of appropriate dead wood and bark substrates essential for its survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This fungal species inhabits temperate and boreal forest ecosystems, specifically colonizing dead bark and wood substrates of deciduous and mixed forest trees. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in mature forest environments with adequate moisture and organic matter.
Threats
Habitat loss and forest degradation
Loss of suitable host substrates
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Forest fragmentation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). almevedflekk (Lopadostoma pouzarii). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/almevedflekk