Chrysothrix chlorina
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About
Chrysothrix chlorina, the sulphur dust lichen, is a species of leprose (powdery) crustose lichen in the family Chrysotrichaceae. Originally described scientifically by the Swedish lichenologist Erik Acharius over 200 years ago, it has been shuffled to many different genera in its taxonomic history before finally being transferred to Chrysothrix in 1981. The lichen has a circumboreal distribution, meaning it occurs in northern boreal regions across the planet. It is typically saxicolous (rock-dwelling), particularly on the underside of rock overhangs, but has in rare instances been recorded growing on bark and various other surfaces.
- Family
- Chrysotrichaceae
How to use it
Sulphur dust lichen can be an important ecological indicator, reflecting the health of its environment. It plays a role in the ecosystem by contributing to soil formation and providing habitat for small organisms. Observing its presence can help you understand the biodiversity of your local area.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Chrysothrix chlorina
- Slug
- chrysothrix-chlorina
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Chrysotrichaceae
- Genus
- Chrysothrix
- Species
- chlorina
- Wikidata QID
- Q2967428
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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