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eggyolk lichen
Scientific Name: Candelariella
Family: Candelariaceae
Category: Lichen
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Eggyolk Lichen (Candelariella)
Candelariella, commonly known as eggyolk lichen, goldspeck lichen, or yolk lichen, is a genus of crustose or squamulose lichens belonging to the Lecanoraceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens may grow on various surfaces, including tree bark and rocks, which pets might encounter outdoors.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Candelariella
- Common Names: Eggyolk Lichen, Goldspeck Lichen, Yolk Lichen
- Family: Lecanoraceae (and sometimes Candelariaceae)
- Rank: Genus
- Examples of species mentioned include:
- Candelariella aurella (Hidden goldspeck lichen, eggyolk lichen)
- Candelariella arctica (Arctic Eggyolk Lichen)
- Candelariella athallina (Eggyolk Lichen)
- Candelariella vitellina (Synonym: Common Goldspeck Lichen)
- Candelariella spraguei (Sprague's Eggyolk Lichen)
- Candelariella terrigena
- Candelariella dispersa (Dispersed eggyolk lichen)
- Candelariella xanthostigma
- Candelariella rosulans
- Candelariella reflexa
Distribution and Habitat
- Candelariella aurella is commonly found on calcareous surfaces.
- Candelariella vitellina is a common lichen in Michigan, growing on rock, bark, or old wood.
Ecological Role
- Candelariella vitellina has a moderate pollution tolerance and indicates mediocre air quality.
- Some species thrive under bird colonies due to the nitrogen they provide.
Quirky Facts
- A colony of some species of Eggyolk Lichen takes 100 years to reach the diameter of a fried egg yolk.
- Under black light, a bone-white lichen may appear a startling egg-yolk yellow.