Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
lichen flora, stony pass, alpine tundra, Colorado
College
Life Sciences
Department
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Abstract
Lichens are two organisms (alga, and fungus) that live in a symbiotic relationship. The algae provides energy for the fungus and the fungus protects the algae. Between 1874 and 1992 several sites along the front range of Colorado were examined for lichen diversity. But until recently little was known about the lichens in Southwestern Colorado. However, in the past five years lichenological work in the region has been conducted in connection with the establishment of a lichen air quality biomonitoring program and baseline in the San Juan Rio Grande National Forest.
Recommended Citation
St. Clair, Samuel B. and St. Clair, Larry L.
(2013)
"THE LICHEN FLORA OF STONY PASS, AN ALPINE TUNDRA SITE IN SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1531.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1531