Fungal endophytes of moss and lichen species in Nunavut, Canada
We surveyed endophytic fungal communities associated with Cladonia spp. (lichen) and Racomitrium cf. lanuginosum (moss) on three different soil types in Nunavut, Canada in summer during the height of the growing season. We sampled each host type (lichen, moss) in three sites, encompassing silty soil, sand/gravel, and bedrock. Our study examines variation in fungal endophytes between hosts at local scales and characterizes fungal richness and phylogenetic diversity in an Arctic ecosystem undergoing rapid environmental change.