Biology:Xanthoparmelia ahtii

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Short description: Species of lichen found in the US

Xanthoparmelia ahtii

Imperiled (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Xanthoparmelia
Species:
X. ahtii
Binomial name
Xanthoparmelia ahtii
(Essl.) O.Blanco, A.Crespo, Elix, D.Hawksw. & Lumbsch (2004)
Synonyms[2]
  • Neofuscelia ahtii (Essl.) Essl. (1978)
  • Parmelia ahtii Essl. (1977)

Xanthoparmelia ahtii is a rock shield lichen that belongs to the family Parmeliaceae. One previous name for this species was Neofuscelia ahtii.[3][4] The lichen is uncommon and is listed as imperiled by the Nature Conservatory.[1]

Description

The lichen grows on rocks and is olive brown to yellow or reddish brown in color. Lobes are approximately 1–2.5 mm wide and are slightly curved and broad.[5]

Habitat and range

It is found in the North American southwest growing on rocks. It has been observed in forested areas in the state of Arizona as well as well as the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.[1][5][3]

See also

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15015223 entry