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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Editorial: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691247274
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 288
Encuadernación: Tapa dura
Fecha de lanzamiento: 04/06/2024
Año de edición: 2024
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