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Wright's orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca wrightii
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Wright's Orange Lichen (Caloplaca wrightii)
Wright's Orange Lichen, scientifically known as Caloplaca wrightii, is a fascinating lichen species. It is also commonly referred to as Wright's Orange Lichen.
Considerations for Pets
- This lichen is found growing on rocks and trees.
- The lichen can have an orange colouring.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Species: Caloplaca wrightii
- Common Name: Wright's Orange Lichen
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Genus: Caloplaca
Distribution and Habitat
- Wright's Orange Lichen has been observed in various locations, including the Wright Valley (an ice-free Dry Valley) where it forms bright orange mats in meltwater ponds covered by ice.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Caloplaca wrightii is a lichenous plant.
- In C. lagunensis, a related species, the isidia are more coralloid and the apothecial discs are orange.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The White-line Grey (Eudonia lineola) is known to eat Common Orange Lichen.
Quirky Facts
- The lichen can appear in bright orange patches, resembling bicycle-tyre patches or splashes of paint on rocks.