Epilithic algal communities in hypogean environments
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- 1 January 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Giornale botanico italiano
- Vol. 127 (3) , 386-392
Abstract
The dominant algae colonizing hypogean sites are usually epilithic cyanophytes which are often associated with chlorophytes and diatoms, and sometimes mosses. High relative humidity and extremely low photon fluxes characterize the environment in which a prevalence of shade-adapted species is supposed. The interactions with the substrate and the light adaptation of the algae encountered is discussed also in relation to biodeterioration processes. The taxa occurring in hypogea are reported in comparison with cave vegetation. The phototrophic communities support the growth of abundant bacterial populations.Keywords
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