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Candelariella coralliza
Scientific Name: Candelariella coralliza
Family: Candelariaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Candelariella coralliza
Candelariella coralliza is a lichen species belonging to the Candelariaceae family. It is characterized by its bright yellow, ocher, or greenish yellow crustose thallus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Candelariella coralliza (Nyl.) H. Magn.
- Family: Candelariaceae
- Genus: Candelariella
- Species: Candelariella coralliza
- Synonyms:
- Lecanora coralliza Nyl.
- Candelariella vitellina var. pulvinata (Malbr.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Candelariella coralliza is widespread, but more frequent in the north and west.
- It is found in Britain and Ireland.
- It can be found at cliffs in Fjell, North-Norway, Norway.
- Occurs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- It is often found as isolated colonies on nutrient-enriched rocks and stonework, especially where birds perch, such as the highest point along a dry-stone wall.
- The species has been recorded in Great Britain and Ireland.
- It also can be found on sandstone headstones and chest tombs in churchyards.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus is thick, cracked-areolate, composed of densely aggregated, spherical, yellow granules.
- Apothecia are yellow and rare.
- Forms coral-like, cushion-shaped structures.
Ecological Role
- It is often found on nutrient-enriched rocks, indicating a preference for specific environmental conditions.
- Prefers fertilized silicate rock (e.g., at bird perches).
Further Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Index Fungorum (http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=365350)
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
- TAXREF
- National Museums Northern Ireland
- USDA
- APHOTOFUNGI - Photographic Stock Library