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Lichens from St. Matthew and St. Paul Islands, Bering Sea, Alaska

January 1, 2001

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.

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