Tundra sulphur lichen thrives in the cold, exposed environments of the tundra. It has a distinct bright yellow color and often forms crust-like patches on soil or rock surfaces. As a lichen, tundra sulphur lichen is a symbiotic organism, resulting from the partnership of a fungus and an algae, making it a key player in its ecosystem for nutrient cycling and soil stabilization.
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Attributes of Tundra sulphur lichen
Cap
2 mm broad; convex; orange-yellow to orange-brown; margin thick, becoming thinner and irregular
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Species Status
Broadly distributed in the Northern Hemisphere
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Tundra sulphur lichen
On calcareous tundra soils
Scientific Classification of Tundra sulphur lichen
