Lichenopeltella sp.

Hosts: Diplophyllum albicans and possibly Barbilophozia sp. mixed with it. Spores approx. 7.5 x 2-2.5. Not seen out of asci.

Intact thyriothecium from above in water. Scotland, Cairn Gorm, on Diplophyllum albicans, July 2019.
Side view of a thyriothecium showing spine morphology in water. Scotland, Cairn Gorm, on Diplophyllum albicans, July 2019.
Thyriothecium fragment showing hyaline ostiolar teeth and cell structure in water. Scotland, Cairn Gorm, on Diplophyllum albicans, July 2019.
Asci with 1-septate ascospores in Baral’s Iodine. Scotland, Cairn Gorm, on Diplophyllum albicans, July 2019.