description Solorina crocea Overview
Solorina crocea is a foliose lichen with a conspicuously orange lower surface. It commonly grows on exposed, acidic soils in alpine and Arctic environments, where its thallus is associated with cyanobacteria. The species is relevant to lichen studies focused on cold-region and nutrient-poor habitats.
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What is distinctive about the underside of Solorina crocea?
The lower surface is conspicuously orange, which is the feature most often used to recognize it in the field. Solorina crocea is a foliose lichen with a leafy thallus rather than a simple crust.
Where does Solorina crocea grow?
It commonly grows on exposed, acidic soils in alpine and Arctic environments. Its distribution and form make it relevant to studies of cold-region lichen communities.
Does Solorina crocea contain cyanobacteria?
Yes. Its thallus is associated with cyanobacteria, a partnership that is important to its biology in nutrient-poor environments.
What kind of lichen is Solorina crocea?
Solorina crocea is a foliose lichen with a leafy, lobed thallus. The orange lower surface and its association with exposed acidic soil help separate it from flatter gray soil lichens.
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