13,555 observationsExtinct
Golden-eye Lichen
Teloschistes chrysophthalmus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Teloschistales ›Family: Teloschistaceae ›Genus: Teloschistes
About
Teloschistes chrysophthalmus, often referred to as the gold-eye lichen or golden-eye, is a fruticose lichen with branching lobes. Their sexual structures, apothecia, are bright-orange with spiny projections (cilia) situated around the rim. It has a global distribution, but is often localized and rare in many parts of its range. Colonies most often form along coastal areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Golden-eye Lichen is Teloschistes chrysophthalmus.
- Golden-eye Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Golden-eye Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Golden-eye Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Golden-eye Lichen belongs to the order Teloschistales.
- Golden-eye Lichen belongs to the family Teloschistaceae.
- Golden-eye Lichen belongs to the genus Teloschistes.