Xanthoparmelia montanensis
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| Xanthoparmelia montanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthoparmelia |
| Species: | X. montanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthoparmelia montanensis | |
Xanthoparmelia montanensis, also known as the Montana rock-shield lichen,[1] belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus.[3]
This lichen grows to around 3–6 cm in diameter, with lobes which are approximately 0.7–1.5 mm wide with short crowded edges. The upper surface of the lichen is shiny and dark yellowish green. Rhizines are simple in structure, pale, and 0.2–0.5 mm long.[4]
This is the only member of the Xanthoparmelia genus that produces fatty acids which form spots that can be detected with shortwave UV light.[5]
