Lechowicz, MJ 1981: Adaptation and the fundamental niche: evidence from lichens. - In: D. T. Wicklow & G. C. Carroll (eds.): The Fungal Community: Its Organization and Role in the Ecosystem. . Marcel Dekker, New York and Basel pp. 89-108. [RLL List # 123-76 / Rec.# 11253] Keywords: NICHE/ OWN/ ADAPTATIONS/ PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Abstract: 7 figures. ["These data also emphasize the importance of considering all components of the carbon balance in judging adaptedness in a particular habitat. The adaptedness of net photosynthesis responses alone can be considered since rates of carbon gain are probably maximized under natural selection, but in actuality lichen fitness is more directly tied to growth rates which are set by the balance of photosynthetic gains and respiratory losses in the habitat."]