Fruto de la simbiosis entre un alga que realiza la fotosíntesis y de un
hongo que proporciona humedad y resistencia a la radiación solar, los líquenes
son sorprendentemente resistentes a las diferentes condiciones climáticas que se
dan a lo largo del año. Varían en función de los factores ecológicos del lugar en
el que viven: la situación geográfica, las características del sustrato en el
que crecen, la disponibilidad de agua, etc.
Por
su conformación, se dividen en líquenes crustáceo,
fruticulosos, arborescentes, foliosos y gelatinosos. Su
abundancia en la zona es muestra de la calidad del aire del Paraje Natural.
Las
imágenes están tomadas a lo largo del año en diferentes condiciones de
temperatura y humedad. Las hemos dividido en los que crecen sobre árboles (epífitos) en esta entrada y sobre rocas
en la próxima.
Resulting from the symbiotic relationship between algae that produce food by photosynthesis and a fungus which provides moisture and resistance to solar radiation, lichens are surprisingly resistant to different climate conditions. They vary according to the ecological features of their habitats: geographical situation, the particular soil or environment where they grow, water conditions and so on.
Morphologically, they are classified into crustose, fruticose, foliose and squamulose.
Their proliferation in the Desert de les Palmes is a clear proof of the high air quality in this natural area.
The pictures have been taken throughout one year under different conditions of temperature and humidity.
This post will focus on tree lichens (epiphytic lichens) and the next one on rock lichens.
Resulting from the symbiotic relationship between algae that produce food by photosynthesis and a fungus which provides moisture and resistance to solar radiation, lichens are surprisingly resistant to different climate conditions. They vary according to the ecological features of their habitats: geographical situation, the particular soil or environment where they grow, water conditions and so on.
Morphologically, they are classified into crustose, fruticose, foliose and squamulose.
Their proliferation in the Desert de les Palmes is a clear proof of the high air quality in this natural area.
The pictures have been taken throughout one year under different conditions of temperature and humidity.
This post will focus on tree lichens (epiphytic lichens) and the next one on rock lichens.
