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Biatora globulosa
Biatora globulosa is a crustose lichen species characterized by its distinctive globular, warty thallus surface and bright orange to reddish-brown apothecia. This small but ecologically important lichen forms thin crusts on rock surfaces and plays a crucial role in primary succession and nutrient cycling in harsh environments where few other organisms can survive.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Lecanoromycetes
Order
Lecanorales
Family
Ramalinaceae
Genus
Biatora
eklav belongs to the family Ramalinaceae, order Lecanorales, within the Lecanoromycetes class.
Species Profile
Biatora globulosa is a crustose lichen species characterized by its distinctive globular, warty thallus surface and bright orange to reddish-brown apothecia. This small but ecologically important lichen forms thin crusts on rock surfaces and plays a crucial role in primary succession and nutrient cycling in harsh environments where few other organisms can survive.
Biatora globulosa is a critically endangered lichen species facing severe population declines due to habitat loss and environmental degradation. As a lichen, it is particularly vulnerable to air pollution and climate change, which disrupt the delicate symbiotic relationship between its fungal and algal components. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it extremely sensitive to even minor environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Biatora globulosa occurs exclusively on exposed siliceous rocks and boulder surfaces in montane and subalpine environments, typically at elevations between 800-2000 meters. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions with high humidity, clean air, and minimal direct sunlight, often found on north-facing rock faces and in sheltered crevices.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Biatora globulosa is a critically endangered lichen species facing severe population declines due to habitat loss and environmental degradation. As a lichen, it is particularly vulnerable to air pollution and climate change, which disrupt the delicate symbiotic relationship between its fungal and algal components. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it extremely sensitive to even minor environmental changes.
Air pollution and acid deposition
Climate change and altered precipitation patterns
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Atmospheric nitrogen deposition
Changes in forest management practices
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). eklav (Biatora globulosa). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/eklav