The Lives of Lichens
A Natural History
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Engelsk
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 al...
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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
Detaljer
Forlag
Princeton University Press
ISBN
9780691247274
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
288
Udgivelsesdato
04-06-2024
Format
Hardback
Varenr.
3339810
EAN nr.
9780691247274
Varegruppe
Engelsk non fiction div.
Højde/Dybde (mm)
198
Bredde (mm)
253
Længde (mm)
28
Vægt (g)
1146