“The Lives of Lichens” is a beautifully illustrated guide to these fascinating organisms and their biology. Thriving at life’s margins, lichens emerge from symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners like algae or cyanobacteria. With over twenty thousand species, lichens colonize diverse ecosystems, from rainforests to deserts, embodying resilience yet vulnerable to environmental changes like industrial pollution. While they grow almost anywhere, lichens adhere strictly to their own terms, defying attempts to replicate them fully in the lab. Through stunning macrophotography and detailed species profiles, this book offers a captivating exploration of the enigmatic world of lichens.
ISBN | 9780691247274 |
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Format | Hardback |
Publisher | PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Dimensions | 19 × 24 cm |