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The Lives of Lichens
- A Natural History
Engelsk Hardback
The Lives of Lichens
- A Natural History
Engelsk Hardback

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A richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biologyExisting at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners in the form of algae or cyanobacteria. Comprising more than twenty thousand species, lichens are pioneers in diverse ecosystems, colonizing virtually any surface and growing at almost any altitude. Found in rainforests, polar regions, deserts, and your backyard, lichens embody a paradox of toughness and sensitivity, surviving trips to space yet endangered by even the slightest environmental changes from industrial pollution here on Earth. Lichens grow everywhere, but only on their own terms: no one has ever fully assembled a lichen in the lab from its component parts. The Lives of Lichens explores all facets of these peculiar organisms, blending stunning macrophotography and graphics with in-depth coverage of profiled species to provide an unforgettable tour of the marvelous world of lichens. Features a wealth of color illustrationsCovers symbiosis, biology, architecture, evolution, taxonomy, and much moreProvides an up-close look at lichens in their ecosystemsDiscusses human relationships with lichensEssential reading for nature lovers everywhere
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
288
ISBN-13:
9780691247274
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0691247277
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
4 jun 2024
Længde:
28mm
Bredde:
198mm
Højde:
253mm
Forlag:
Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato:
4 jun 2024
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