Biology:Xanthoparmelia idahoensis

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Short description: Species of lichen found in the USA

Xanthoparmelia idahoensis
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Critically Imperiled (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Xanthoparmelia
Species:
X. idahoensis
Binomial name
Xanthoparmelia idahoensis
Hale (1989)[2]

Xanthoparmelia idahoensis is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus.[3] The lichen is uncommon and is listed as endangered by the Nature Conservatory.[1]

Description

Grows in bunches and found on soil it's lobes are firm but can break apart when collected. Samples collected have been 2–4 cm in diameter with broad yellowish green lobes which are approximately 1.5-4 mm wide and are contorted or twisted. Very spare simple rhizines on the underside that are 0.2-0.3mm long.[2]

Habitat and range

Found in the North American southwest including the US states of Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.[1][4][5]

See also

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10721294 entry