LICHEN COLONIZATION OF THE ROMAN PAVEMENT AT BAELO-CLAUDIA (CADIZ, SPAIN) - BIODETERIORATION VS BIOPROTECTION

被引:85
作者
ARINO, X [1 ]
ORTEGA-CALVO, JJ [1 ]
GOMEZBOLEA, A [1 ]
SAIZJIMENEZ, C [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV BARCELONA, FAC BIOL, DEPT BIOL VEGETAL, E-08028 BARCELONA, SPAIN
关键词
BAELO CLAUDIA; ROMAN PAVEMENT; FLAGSTONES; LICHEN COLONIZATION; BIODETERIORATION; BIOPROTECTION;
D O I
10.1016/0048-9697(95)04595-R
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This paper describes the effect of lichen colonization on the first century A.D. pavement of the forum at Baelo Claudia, a Roman city located in southern Spain. Lichen colonization is scarce, covering only 13% of the total surface. The rest of the flagstones are mostly uncovered but show strong physico-chemical weathering. The flagstones colonized by lichens do not show weathering. The distribution of the species is influenced by environmental factors, confirming the role of lichens as bioindicators of different habitats. The lichen/sandstone interface shows some weathering, but nevertheless, the protective role of lichens in an aggressive environment is noticeable.
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页码:353 / 363
页数:11
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