Lichen Flora of Boulder Mountain, Aquarius Plateau, Wayne County, Utah USA: An altitudinal comparison of lichen communities

Authors

Steven Leavitt, Brigham Young University
Dr. Larry St. Clair, Brigham Young University

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.

Recommended Citation

Leavitt, Steven and St. Clair, Dr. Larry (2013) "Lichen Flora of Boulder Mountain, Aquarius Plateau, Wayne County, Utah USA: An altitudinal comparison of lichen communities," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1040.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1040