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Caloplaca flavogranulosa
Scientific Name: Caloplaca flavogranulosa
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Caloplaca flavogranulosa
Caloplaca flavogranulosa is a species of lichen, also known by the common name Grainy Seaside Firedot Lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca flavogranulosa Arup
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Synonyms: Scythioria flavogranulosa (Arup) S.Y. Kondr.
Distribution and Habitat
- Caloplaca flavogranulosa is found on seashore rocks in western North America.
- It is strictly maritime and grows on horizontal rocks in the salt spray zone beneath bird perches, as well as on vertical rocks and driftwood.
- It is distributed in the USA and Canada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Caloplaca flavogranulosa is a sorediate species, meaning it reproduces using soredia (small clusters of algal cells and fungal filaments).
Ecological Role
- Globally Imperiled (G2G4)
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Caloplaca flavogranulosa.
- Encyclopedia of Life also features information on this species.
- Detailed information can be found at http://liaslight.lias.net/About/Impressum.html.
- USDA, NRCS provide distributional maps for Caloplaca flavogranulosa Arup.