Lichen distribution of Türkmen mountains (Eskişehir) based on their substrate diversities

The scope of this study was to investigate lichen distribution of Türkmen Mountain (Eskişehir) based on their substrate diversities. At the end of field studies carried out between the years 2010 and 2011, total 249 lichen and 22 lichenicolous fungi species from 40 localities were determined. Relationships between lichen species and its specific substrate were discussed and information related to short description, study area, ecological characteristics and distribution areas in Eskişehir were given for each species. Of the determined species in the study area, Lecanora percrenata H. Magn, Peltigera cinnomomea Goward, Polycoccum opulentum (Th. Fr. & Almq.) and Weddellomyces epicallopisma (Wedd.) D. Hawksw are new records for Turkey. Keywords: Lichen, Lichenicolous fungi, Türkmen Mountain, Eskişehir.