| Description |
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Life series |
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Life series.
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| Contents |
What is a lichen? -- How lichens grow, multiply and disperse -- Lichen biodiversity -- Evolution, classification and naming -- Ecological role -- Lichens in forests -- Lichens in extreme environments -- Biomonitoring -- Prospecting and dating -- Economic uses -- Practical projects -- Glossary |
| Summary |
Lichenologist, William Purvis here explores the unusual biology, amazing diversity and ecological importance of lichen. The text explains how understanding lichen biodiversity may lead to technological developments in medicine, metal prospecting and pollution control |
| Notes |
Includes index and glossary |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Lichens.
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| Author |
Natural History Museum (London, England)
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| LC no. |
2000029146 |
| ISBN |
0565091530 paperback |
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