Genetic variation in the symbiont partners in the endangered macrolichen Seirophora villosa (Teloschistaceae: Ascomycota)

• Published in: Botanical journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 199; no. 4; pp. 816 - 829
• Main Authors: Garrido-Benavent, Isaac, Molins, Arántzazu, Barreno, Eva
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: UK Oxford University Press 01.08.2022
• Subjects: Algae; Coexistence; Endangered species; Genetic diversity; Genotypes; Geographical distribution; Haplotypes; Lichens; Phylogeny; Population decline; Population genetics; Populations; Seirophora; Symbionts; Thalli; red; Mediterranean; conservation; fungi; microalgae; lichens; phylogeny; listing; coastal habitat; phylogeography

Abstract The decline observed in many populations of highly sensitive lichens has led to the inclusion of some species on regional Red Lists, but this has seldom been accompanied by an examination of the genetic variation of the fungal and algal symbiotic partners. Here, the red-listed epiphytic lic...