Distribution and Genetic Diversity of the Korean Foliicolous Lichen, <i>Strigula depressa</i>.

ABSTRACT: Foliicolous lichens, such as Strigula depressa, are increasingly recognized as potential indicators of subtropical ecosystem dynamics due to their sensitivity to climatic conditions, with climate change likely to expand their distribution in the South Korea. Despite their ecological importance, studies on the distribution and genetic structure of S. depressa in South Korea remain limited. This study aims to examine this knowledge gap by analyzing the ecological preferences, genetic diversity, and distribution change of S. depressa under future climate scenarios. Field surveys were conducted across 96 sites, including 66 sites on Jeju Island and 30 islands, revealing a highly restricted distribution with the species present at only 12 sites in four islands. Analy

SUBMITTER: Oh SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12308876 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature