LICHEN COLONIZATION OF THE ROMAN PAVEMENT AT BAELO-CLAUDIA (CADIZ, SPAIN) - BIODETERIORATION VS BIOPROTECTION | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

3220800

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

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

Author(s)

Arino, X; Ortega-Calvo, JJ; Gomezbolea, A; Saizjimenez, C

Year

1995

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Journal

Science of the Total Environment
ISSN: 0048-9697
EISSN: 1879-1026

Volume

167

Page Numbers

353-363

Web of Science Id

WOS:A1995RB52200032

Abstract

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.

Keywords

BAELO CLAUDIA, ROMAN PAVEMENT, FLAGSTONES, LICHEN COLONIZATION, BIODETERIORATION; BIOPROTECTION