Kornet grenlav
Ramalina polymorpha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Kornet grenlav faces severe decline due to air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter its substrate chemistry and disrupt its symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae. Urban expansion and industrial development have eliminated many of its traditional coastal and inland rocky habitats, while climate change is shifting precipitation patterns that affect the moisture regimes this lichen requires for growth and reproduction.
Habitat
Kornet grenlav grows on exposed siliceous rocks, coastal cliffs, and inland rocky outcrops, typically in areas with moderate to high humidity and clean air conditions. This lichen species requires specific microclimate conditions with regular moisture from fog, dew, or light precipitation while avoiding areas with excessive air pollution.
Other threatened species in Ramalinaceae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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