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The Lichen Flora and Habitats of the Syowa Region, Continental Antarctica

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2007

M. Inoue
M. Inoue
Affiliation:
Biological Institute, College of Education, Akita University, Akita, Japan
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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.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Lichenologist , Volume 27 , Issue 6 , November 1995 , pp. 451 - 462
Copyright
Copyright © British Lichen Society 1995

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