The Lichen Flora and Habitats of the Syowa Region, Continental Antarctica
Abstract The lichen flora and habitats in the Syowa region of continental Antarctica were surveyed. The distribution patterns of lichens appear to reflect habitat salinity, derived from wind-blown sea spray. Some halotolerant species are established in saline habitats where snow dunes are well devel...
| Published in: | The Lichenologist |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1995
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0024-2829(95)80005-0 http://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:S0024282995800050?httpAccept=text/xml http://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:S0024282995800050?httpAccept=text/plain https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0024282995000582 |
| Summary: | Abstract The lichen flora and habitats in the Syowa region of continental Antarctica were surveyed. The distribution patterns of lichens appear to reflect habitat salinity, derived from wind-blown sea spray. Some halotolerant species are established in saline habitats where snow dunes are well developed. Snow and ice ameliorate the salinity of the habitat and provide a major source of moisture for lichens. Wind-borne drift snow carried by katabatic winds or occasional snow showers also provide the source of moisture to lichens growing on dry rock habitats in the Syowa region. |
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