Open AccessAn Assessment of Lichens Diversity from Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India
Author(s) -
Gaurav K. Mishra,
Nilesh Dubey,
Hemlata Bagla,
Rajesh Bajpai,
Sanjeeva Nayaka
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
cryptogam biodiversity and assesment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-0251
DOI - 10.21756/cab.v2i02.11116
Subject(s) - lichen , dominance (genetics) , wildlife , biota , geography , ecology , biology , gene , biochemistry
The present study recorded 58 species of lichens belonging to 27 genera and 17 families fromseven localities of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, in Western Ghats. The studyadded 24 species new to the lichen biota of Maharashtra. The lichen genera Graphis and Pyrenulawith six species each and Hemithecium and Porina with 5 species each exhibit their dominance inthe area. Among the different localities the area around Bhimashankar temple showed maximumdiversity represented by 37 species followed by route to Manchar and Gupt Bhimashankar Cavearea represented 16 species each. The dominance of Graphidioid community in the area indicatesthe open thinned out forest as well as the presence of smooth bark trees in the sanctuary.