Distribution of lichens in Sündiken mountains (Eskişehir) based on habitat and substrate diversities

Distribution of lichens in Sündiken Mountain (Eskişehir) based on habitat and substrate diversities were investigated. The study area is located in the Mihalıççık, Alpu, Sarıcakaya, Mihalgazi and the central district of Eskişehir province. The samples collected from 13.08.2010 to 20.05.2011 and previously collected samples by other researchers were the materials investigated. The results were evaluated together with those reported previously for the study area. In total, 248 lichen forming fungi and lichenicolous taxa belonging to 81 genera were determined. Substrate and habitat dependences of the determined species were examined.Among the species, Rinodina colobinoides is a new record for Turkey.Increase in the diversity of substrate led to increase in the number of lichen species at localities. In addition species richness was similar at localities having similar habitat characteristics.In species examined, Rinodina colobinoides new record for Turkey. As well as Trapelia coarctata in moist habitats, such as Caloplaca alociza pioner species are also available for determining the structure of the area.