Species-area curve analysis

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Method synopsis

Systematic sampling of lichen cover and species composition along fixed 1-meter transects on rock surfaces, with digital photography and image analysis for precise measurement of lichen thallus lengths.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 3 papers using this protocol.

Typical Equipment

• meter stick
• iPhone 6s
• ImageJ software

Output Measurements

• species identity
• thallus length
• species cover
• bare rock length
• thalli count

Papers Using This Protocol (3)

Species Studied With This Protocol

Places Where Used