CO₂ exchange and fluorescence yield of the crustose lichen Buellia frigida were measured in situ by means of a CO₂ porometer and a PAM-2000, a newly developed portable fluorescence system. The pulse ...

While stacking some firewood the other day I was struck by the variety of life that clings to the bark of trees. One such organism -- or I should say two organisms -- that do that are lichens. Lichens ...

The new genus Angiactis Aptroot & Sparrius is described, with three species, A. bermudensis LaGreca sp. nov. from Bermuda, A. littoralis (Kantvilas) Aptroot & Sparrius comb. nov. from Australia and A.

While the remaining snow and cold nights belie the inevitable arrival of spring, I have seen and heard flocks of geese heading north along the coast. Hordes of robins swept through town the other day.

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'British soldier' lichen growing on rock. (Clay Wollney) For the most part, lichens growing on trees is a good thing, not harmful to the trees. However, weak or dying trees may have a lot of lichens, ...

Fungi, such as mushrooms and molds, cannot manufacture their own food by photosynthesis. Most of them get their carbohydrates by breaking down dead organic matter or by externally parasitizing living ...

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If you come across a rock in its natural setting, you will likely find it covered by lichens, proof that nature is alive. What are lichens? Lichen is not a single organism, it is made up of two parts: ...