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Spitsberg orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca spitsbergensis
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Spitsberg Orange Lichen (Caloplaca spitsbergensis)
The Spitsberg Orange Lichen, scientifically known as Caloplaca spitsbergensis, is a vibrant lichen species often found in Arctic environments.
Considerations for Pets
- Lichens often grow on rocks and driftwood, surfaces that may be tempting for pets to investigate and potentially ingest small pieces of.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca spitsbergensis H. Magn.
- Common Name: Spitsberg orange lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Group: Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
- The Spitsberg orange lichen is native to the Arctic regions.
- It is commonly found in areas such as:
- Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
- Greenland
- It typically grows on rocks, including those in tundra and coastal environments.
- Also observed on driftwood and worked timber deposited on beaches.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The lichen exhibits a bright orange or red pigmentation.
- It has a lichenous growth habit, forming crust-like structures on surfaces.
- Often found alongside black lichen.
Quirky Facts
- The color of orange lichen can be used to help estimate the age of rocks.