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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

lichen flora, Boulder Mountain, Aquarius Plateau, Utah, altitudinal comparison

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Lichen ecology is a facet of biology that remains relatively unexplored in many parts of the United States. Lichens can play an important role as indicators of local environmental conditions, as lichen species density and community structure are significantly affected by airborne contaminants and other anthropogenic influences. Obtaining baseline ecological data for local lichen communities will make it possible to continually monitor local communities and evaluate future changes in community structure.

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