''Xanthoparmelia elixii'' is a
lichen
A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.[Parmeliaceae
The Parmeliaceae is a large and diverse family of Lecanoromycetes. With over 2700 species in 71 genera, it is the largest family of lichen-forming fungi. The most speciose genera in the family are the well-known groups: '' Xanthoparmelia'' ( 822 ...]
, and found in
South Australia
South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...
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It was first formally described in 1984 by Rex Filson, and the species epithet ''elixii'' honours the Australian chemist and lichenologist John Alan Elix.]
See also
* List of ''Xanthoparmelia'' species
References
External links
What is a lichen?, Australian National Botanical Garden
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elixii
Lichen species
Lichens of Australia
Lichens described in 1984
Taxa named by Rex Bertram Filson
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