Protoblastenia incrustans
Local name: Indsænket gulskivelav
Photo: Photo: (c) Samuel Brinker, všetky práva vyhradené, uploaded by Samuel Brinker
Overview
Protoblastenia incrustans is a crustose lichen species that forms thin, yellowish to orange-yellow crusty patches on rock surfaces. This inconspicuous lichen plays an important ecological role as a primary colonizer of bare rock substrates, contributing to initial soil formation processes and providing microhabitats for other organisms in harsh environments.
Protoblastenia incrustans is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal rock environments. The species faces severe pressure from coastal development, pollution, and climate change impacts including sea level rise and increased storm intensity that alter its rocky substrate habitats.
Habitat
Protoblastenia incrustans grows on calcareous rocks, limestone outcrops, and concrete structures in exposed to semi-shaded locations. It typically colonizes vertical or slightly inclined surfaces where water runoff provides intermittent moisture while avoiding prolonged water saturation.
Other threatened species in Psoraceae
Frequently asked questions
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