Melanelia  elegantula (Zahlbr.) Essl.
Status of species A rare species. Included in the List of endangered lichens species in Denmark.
Distribution Rare all over the territory of Latvia.
Habitat An epiphytic lichen growing on deciduous trees.
Occurance Singly specimens occur on tree trunks.
Reproduction By isidia.
Changes in number and distribution Found for the first time in Latvia in Slļtere reserve in 1972, on islands of E¾ezers and in Moricsala (A. Piterąns, 1972). It is negatively affected by environmental pollution.
Existing protection Decision Nr 107, 1987 by the Council of Ministers of the Latvian SSR. Lichen localities are known in Slļtere reserve and the botanic sanctuary on E¾ezers islands. Red Data Book of Latvia, 1985.
Suggestions for study Lichen biology and dynamics of population development should be studied. Its distribution should be defined.
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