''Collemopsidium elegans'' is a
lichenized fungus
A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.[Collemopsidium
''Collemopsidium'' is a genus of fungi in the family Xanthopyreniaceae. Some members of this genus are marine species, and described as "borderline lichens" or "algicolous" fungi. The genus was circumscribed by Finnish botanist William Nylander ...]
''. It is found in Europe and in North and South America.
References
Xanthopyreniaceae
Lichen species
Lichens described in 1992
Taxa named by Rolf Santesson
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