Description
| Product ID: | 9780691247274 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Lives of the Natural World |
| Title: | The Lives of Lichens |
| Subtitle: | A Natural History |
| Authors: | Author: Robert Lucking, Toby Spribille |
| Page Count: | 288 |
| Subjects: | Mycology, fungi, Mycology, fungi (non-medical), Botany and plant sciences, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Botany & plant sciences, Trees, wildflowers & plants, The Earth: natural history general |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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 |
| Imprint Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-06-04 |