Hanthana Mountain Range: A Sanctuary for Sri Lankan Lichens

Abstract

Lichens, a unique symbiosis of algae or cyanobacteria with multiple fungi, exhibit diverse forms, including crustose, fruticose, foliose, and intermediate squamulose forms. Sri Lanka, a renowned biodiversity hotspot, offers ideal habitats for lichen communities, particularly in the Hanthana Mountain Range. This protected area, ...