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Canada eggyolk lichen
Scientific Name: Candelariella canadensis
Family: Candelariaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Canada Eggyolk Lichen (Candelariella canadensis)
The Canada Eggyolk Lichen, scientifically known as Candelariella canadensis, is a fascinating lichen species found in Canada and other regions. It is also commonly referred to as Eggyolk Lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Candelariella canadensis H. Magn.
- Family: Candelariaceae
- Group: Lichen
- Genus: Candelariella
- Synonyms: Mentions Candelariella vitellina and Candelariella aurella as related.
Distribution and Habitat
This lichen is found across Canada, including Alberta, and has been observed growing on rocks, bark, and old wood. It is also noted as an Arctic-alpine terricolous lichen, growing on bryophytes and plant debris.
Morphological Characteristics
Candelariella canadensis is a crustose or squamulose lichen, often appearing as a canary yellow color. The thallus (body) of the lichen consists of minute granules.
Quirky Facts
- Under black light, this lichen may exhibit a startling egg-yolk yellow fluorescence.