Kingdom:     Phyllum:     Class: Trentepohlia Algae Trentepohlia are a genus of green, filamentous algae, their orange colour caused by the presence of large quantities of carotenoids. Forming associations with fungal hyphae they are a widespread photobiont in lichens and also capable of occurring independently on damp rocks, mortar and trees.

Photographs: August 2009 Co. Cork, SW Ireland.

Trentepohlia. Ballingeary, Co. Cork. Ireland. August 2009