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coral orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca coralloides
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Caloplaca coralloides: Coral Orange Lichen
Caloplaca coralloides, commonly known as the Coral Orange Lichen, is a fascinating lichen species. This page provides information on its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- This lichen is known to have coral-like structures.
- This lichen has orange coloring.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca coralloides (Tuck.) Hulting
- Common Name: Coral Orange Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Not explicitly stated but understood to be part of the Fungi kingdom due to its symbiotic nature with fungi.
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Synonym: Polycaulonia coralloides (Tuck.) Hue.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit
- The Coral Orange Lichen exhibits a lichenous growth habit.
- It has a lecanorine disc that is orange and flat.
- The disc is epruinose (lacking a powdery surface).
- It features a persistent, flush thalline margin.
- Some descriptions mention abundant white-grey rod-like coralloid isidia.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in various environments, including rocky shores and on tree bark.
- Observed in regions such as New Zealand (coastal areas), Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, and South Alabama (on live oaks).
- Also found in Antarctic waters.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens are mutualistic organisms, formed between fungi and algae.
- The orange lichen can thrive on nitrogen-rich bird droppings.