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Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Teloschistales ›Family: Teloschistaceae ›Genus: Rusavskia
About
Xanthoria elegans, commonly known as the elegant sunburst lichen, is a lichenized species of fungus in the genus Xanthoria, family Teloschistaceae. Recognized by its bright orange or red pigmentation, this species grows on rocks, often near bird or rodent perches. It has a circumpolar and alpine distribution. It was one of the first lichens to be used for the rock-face dating method known as lichenometry.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Elegant Sunburst Lichen is Rusavskia elegans.
- Elegant Sunburst Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Elegant Sunburst Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Elegant Sunburst Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Elegant Sunburst Lichen belongs to the order Teloschistales.
- Elegant Sunburst Lichen belongs to the family Teloschistaceae.
- Elegant Sunburst Lichen belongs to the genus Rusavskia.