One hundred thirty-nine taxa of lichens including two lichen parasites are reported from St. Matthew and St. Paul Islands in the Bering Sea. Caloplaca lithophila is new to Alaska. Wide-ranging arctic-alpine and boreal species dominate the lichens; a coastal element is moderately represented, while amphi-Beringian species form a minor element. In comparison with St. Paul Island, St. Matthew Island is richer in arctic-alpine species.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lichens from St. Matthew and St. Paul Islands, Bering Sea, Alaska |
| DOI | 10.1639/0007-2745(2001)104[0047:LFSMAS]2.0.CO;2 |
| Authors | Stephen S. Talbot, Sandra Looman Talbot, John W. Thomson, Wilfred B. Schofield |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | The Bryologist |
| Index ID | 70180943 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center |