Orange Rock Hair
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Orange Rock Hair
Trentepohlia aurea
Orange Rock Hair is a bright orange fungus that grows on rocks and trees. It looks like fuzzy hair and can be found in many places, especially in warm and humid areas.
Habitat: Tropical rainforests
Appearance
The Orange Rock Hair is a vibrant, fuzzy-looking alga that forms bright orange-red mats or patches. Its intense color, due to carotenoid pigments, makes it stand out on rocks and tree bark, looking almost like a rusty stain.
KingdomPlantaePhylumChlorophytaClassUlvophyceaeOrderTrentepohlialesFamilyTrentepohliaceaeGenusTrentepohlia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
It can survive in extremely dry places, just waiting for the next rain shower.
Its intense orange color comes from the same pigments found in carrots!
Orange Rock Hair often grows on tree bark, making the trees look fuzzy and colorful!
Wow, this "plant" is actually an ALGA, more like pond scum than a tree!
Special abilities
Ability
Sun Shield
Orange Rock Hair has special orange pigments called carotenoids that act like sunscreen, protecting it from intense sunlight.
Ability
Rock Grip
This alga has strong holdfasts that allow it to cling tightly to rough surfaces like rocks and bark, preventing it from being washed away.
Ability
Drought Master
Orange Rock Hair can dry out and enter a dormant state, then rehydrate and resume growth when water returns.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 cm
- Spread
- 1-20 cm
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
Common Orange Lichen
Xanthoria parietina
Its algal partner in this bright lichen.
symbiotic with
Monk's-hood Lichen
Hypogymnia physodes
Provides food for this leafy lichen species.
symbiotic with
Wall Cartwheel Lichen
Lecanora muralis
Algal component of this widespread lichen.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Mycorrhizal
This trait describes a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and the roots of a plant, benefiting both organisms.
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Glowing
Pertaining to organisms that emit light through bioluminescence or fluorescence.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or eat wild fungi without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Orange Rock Hair?
0.1-0.5 cm
How wide does Orange Rock Hair spread?
1-20 cm
Is Orange Rock Hair edible?
No
Is Orange Rock Hair toxic?
None
What is Orange Rock Hair's lifecycle?
Perennial
Where is Orange Rock Hair usually found?
Tropical rainforests
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