Common Lichens Found in the Regional Parks Botanic Garden
- Author:
- Evans M.
- Year:
- 2021
- Journal:
- East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland
- Pages:
- 2021: 1-1
- Url:
- https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/Lichen-Brochure.pdf
This brochure provides an overview of lichens, composite organisms formed by a symbiotic relationship between fungi and either green algae or cyanobacteria. Lichens are highly diverse in form, color, and habitat, thriving in environments from coastal regions to mountain peaks. Classified into three main types—crustose, foliose, and fruticose—they play important ecological roles, including air quality bioindication, soil formation, and serving as habitats for wildlife. Lichens are sensitive to air pollution, used in traditional medicine, and have applications in dating environmental changes through lichenometry. The guide highlights common lichen genera found in regional parks and their ecological significance.
- Id:
- 37611
- Submitter:
- jph
- Post_time:
- Friday, 31 January 2025 09:55