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Book COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Black foam Lichen Anzia Colpodes in Canada

Download or read book COSEWIC Assessment and Status Report on the Black foam Lichen Anzia Colpodes in Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the USA, it has been collected in the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine, but also on the Ozark Plateau and in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. [...] The cause of the disappearance of the Black- foam Lichen from these provinces is uncertain, but it is significant that declines have also been observed in adjacent states of the USA. [...] The meristematic zone, at the tips of the Anzia lobes, initially produce a small amount of lower cortex and then the spongy tissue, sometimes termed the spongiostratum (Lawrey 1984; Hensen and Dobelman 1987; Jahns 1988). [...] Figure 1. Close-up photograph of the thallus of A. colpodes showing an apothecium, with its brown disc (on the right), and the black pycnidia on the lobe ends (on the left). [...] Distribution in the USA Anzia colpodes is the most common of the three species of the genus in the USA; the other two are A. ornata and A. americana.

Book Lichens of North America

    Book Details:
  • Author : Irwin M. Brodo
  • Publisher : Yale University Press
  • Release : 2001-01-01
  • ISBN : 0300082495
  • Pages : 838 pages

Download or read book Lichens of North America written by Irwin M. Brodo and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lichens are a unique form of plant life, the product of a symbiotic association between an alga and a fungus. The beauty and importance of lichens have long been overlooked, despite their abundance and diversity in most parts of North America and elsewhere in the world. This stunning book--the first accessible and authoritative guidebook to lichens of the North American continent--fills the gap, presenting superb color photographs, descriptions, distribution maps, and keys for identifying the most common, conspicuous, or ecologically significant species. The book focuses on 805 foliose, fruticose, and crustose lichens (the latter rarely included in popular guidebooks) and presents information on another 700 species in the keys or notes; special attention is given to species endemic to North America. A comprehensive introduction discusses the biology, structure, uses, and ecological significance of lichens and is illustrated with 90 additional color photos and many line drawings. English names are provided for most species, and the book also includes a glossary that explains technical terms. This visually rich and informative book will open the eyes of nature lovers everywhere to the fascinating world of lichens.

Book The Lives of Lichens

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Lücking
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2024-06-04
  • ISBN : 0691247285
  • Pages : 289 pages

Download or read book The Lives of Lichens written by Robert Lücking and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biology Existing 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 illustrations Covers symbiosis, biology, architecture, evolution, taxonomy, and much more Provides an up-close look at lichens in their ecosystems Discusses human relationships with lichens Essential reading for nature lovers everywhere

Book Rocky Mountain Field Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Daniel Mathews
  • Publisher : Mountaineers Books
  • Release : 2024-10-01
  • ISBN : 1680516124
  • Pages : 1037 pages

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Field Guide written by Daniel Mathews and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 1037 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magnificent and enduring spine of the United States, the Rocky Mountains are host to thousands of flora and fauna species, as well as rugged topography and rich and varied habitats. Comprehensive yet portable, this beautiful guide describes trees and shrubs, flowering plants and ferns, fungi and lichens, insects and fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds and mammals, rocks, and even the changing mountain climates and the ecological effects of forest fires. Naturalist and writer Daniel Mathews delivers immersive natural history. With humor, pathos, and verbal elegance, he covers the central core of the Rockies: Glacier National Park, western Montana, and eastern Idaho; all of Colorado’s mountains; the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico; the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains in Utah; and the Bighorns, Laramie, and Medicine Bow Ranges in Wyoming. This essential guide to the region is perfect for hikers, campers, naturalists, students, teachers, and tourists--everyone who wants to know more about this stunning and expansive mountain range.

Book A Guide to the Study of Lichens

Download or read book A Guide to the Study of Lichens written by Albert Schneider and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fossil Fungi

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas N Taylor
  • Publisher : Academic Press
  • Release : 2014-08-14
  • ISBN : 0123877547
  • Pages : 401 pages

Download or read book Fossil Fungi written by Thomas N Taylor and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi are ubiquitous in the world and responsible for driving the evolution and governing the sustainability of ecosystems now and in the past. Fossil Fungi is the first encyclopedic book devoted exclusively to fossil fungi and their activities through geologic time. The book begins with the historical context of research on fossil fungi (paleomycology), followed by how fungi are formed and studied as fossils, and their age. The next six chapters focus on the major lineages of fungi, arranging them in phylogenetic order and placing the fossils within a systematic framework. For each fossil the age and provenance are provided. Each chapter provides a detailed introduction to the living members of the group and a discussion of the fossils that are believed to belong in this group. The extensive bibliography (~ 2700 entries) includes papers on both extant and fossil fungi. Additional chapters include lichens, fungal spores, and the interactions of fungi with plants, animals, and the geosphere. The final chapter includes a discussion of fossil bacteria and other organisms that are fungal-like in appearance, and known from the fossil record. The book includes more than 475 illustrations, almost all in color, of fossil fungi, line drawings, and portraits of people, as well as a glossary of more than 700 mycological and paleontological terms that will be useful to both biologists and geoscientists. First book devoted to the whole spectrum of the fossil record of fungi, ranging from Proterozoic fossils to the role of fungi in rock weathering Detailed discussion of how fossil fungi are preserved and studied Extensive bibliography with more than 2000 entries Where possible, fungal fossils are placed in a modern systematic context Each chapter within the systematic treatment of fungal lineages introduced with an easy-to-understand presentation of the main characters that define extant members Extensive glossary of more than 700 entries that define both biological, geological, and mycological terminology

Book The Macrolichens of New England

Download or read book The Macrolichens of New England written by James Wadsworth Hinds and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Invasive Procedures

    Book Details:
  • Author : Orson Scott Card
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2007-09-18
  • ISBN : 9780765314246
  • Pages : 366 pages

Download or read book Invasive Procedures written by Orson Scott Card and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-09-18 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank Hartman, a virologist working for the government's top-secret biohazard agency, is the only man capable of stopping George Galen, a geneticist who has discovered how to "improve" humans by making them stronger, healthier, and compliant to his will.

Book Lichens of the National Forests in Alaska

Download or read book Lichens of the National Forests in Alaska written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Lichenpedia

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kay Hurley
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2024-05-28
  • ISBN : 0691239908
  • Pages : 192 pages

Download or read book Lichenpedia written by Kay Hurley and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A pocket-sized, illustrated A-Z treasury about the weird and wonderful world of lichensLichens are all around us, hiding in plain view-on trees, rocks, the ground, and even the pavement. They break down rocks, help form soil, provide shelter and food for birds and other animals, trap carbon, and produce many unique chemicals. And humans, too, use lichens-for dyeing, brewing, making drugs, and much more. Featuring close to a hundred bite-sized entries, Lichenpedia is a delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated introduction to these weird, obscure, but essential organisms-from how they have spread throughout the planet to the ways they have inspired writers and artists, from Henry David Thoreau to modern painters.Writing in a vivid, lively style, Kay Hurley presents key aspects of lichen biology, environmental roles, emerging uses, scientific history, and myth. She describes the variety of forms that lichens take, from leafy to filamentous to things reminiscent of skin diseases, with imaginative names like witch's hair. She explains the surprising ways that birds and beasts-from reindeer and moose down to tiny tardigrades-use lichens, and how lichens survive in extreme environments, from deserts to Antarctica to outer space. Hurley also introduces some of the innovators who have advanced the knowledge of lichens, from the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus to today's professional lichenologists.Filled with compelling facts, explanations, and stories, Lichenpedia promises to put you in touch with the natural world in a new way by opening your eyes to these overlooked but vital organisms.Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design"--

Book Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden

Download or read book Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery

Download or read book How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery written by Dave Frary and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this photo-packed guide features contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave's trademark scenery "recipes." Includes new chapters on Western scenery and desert modeling, and city scenery and urban settings.

Book The Lichen Flora of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming

Download or read book The Lichen Flora of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming written by Clifford M. Wetmore and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Granite  Fire  and Fog

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tom Wessels
  • Publisher : University Press of New England
  • Release : 2017-05-02
  • ISBN : 1512600458
  • Pages : 188 pages

Download or read book Granite Fire and Fog written by Tom Wessels and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acadia National Park, on Maine's Mount Desert Island, is among the most popular national parks in the United States. From the road, visitors can experience magnificent vistas of summit and sea, but on a more intimate scale, equally compelling views abound along Acadia's hiking trails. Tom Wessels, an ecologist, naturalist, and avid hiker, attributes the park's popularity-and its unusual beauty-to the unique way in which earth, air, fire, and water-in the form of glacially scoured granite, winter winds, fire, and ocean fog-have converged to create a landscape that can be found nowhere else. In this beautifully illustrated book, Wessels invites readers to investigate the remarkable natural history of Mount Desert Island, along with the unique cultural story it gave rise to. This account of nature, terrain, and human interaction with the landscape will delight those who like to hike these bald summits, ride along the carriage roads, or explore the island's rugged shoreline. Wessels concludes with a guided tour of one of his favorite hikes, a ten-mile loop that will acquaint the reader with the diverse ecosystems described throughout his book.