Don't have a Meso account?
Megalospora galapagoensis
2011Summary
Megalospora galapagoensis is a species of corticolous (bark-dwelling), crustose lichen in the family Megalosporaceae. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. The lichen has a yellowish grey to whitish grey, glossy, and thick thallus that can grow up to 20 cm in diameter and has soredia evolving from coarse, corticated granules into confluent formations. Its apothecia (fruiting bodies) are round, grey-black to black, and glossy....read more on Wikipedia.
Climate
What environment does Megalospora galapagoensis prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
Natural Habitat
Where does Megalospora galapagoensis grow?
Observations
History
Latest Research
Proteins
Traditional Uses
There's also wisdom in how different civilizations used fungi throughout the millenia.
And some people put tremendous effort into collecting and preserving it.
We're currently working on aggregating this information and making it available here.
Request Early Access