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Bryoria implexa

Species of lichen in the family Parmeliaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Bryoria implexa is a species of horsehair lichen in the family Parmeliaceae.

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Habit

Bryoria implexa has a dark brown or olive colour. The thallus is cylindrical and hairlike, 5–10 cm long and hanging. The main branches are 0,2-0,3 mm in diameter but the narrower branches are 0,1 mm.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The native distribution of Bryorya implexa is North-America and Europe,[3] including Iceland where it has only been found in one location, Gálgahraun in Álftanes, where its preferred habitat is lava rock.[2]

Conservation status

Bryoria implexa is red listed in Iceland as critically endangered (CR) due to it being found in only one location in the country.[4] The species is extinct (EX) in Britain.[5]

As of April 2021, its conservation status has not been estimated by the IUCN.

Chemistry

Bryoria implexa contains norstictic acid.[2]

References

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