The altitudinal patterns of lichen communities in altitudinal gradients are very variable. The changes that occur along the mountains depend on climatic factors but also on microsite variables such as ...

The start of February, marked by the pre-Christian festival of Imbolc, later absorbed into St Brigid’s Day, carries with it a promise: winter has loosened its grip, making way for the relief of ...

"I love lichens. I really do." Which is fortunate, as April Windle is currently peering down a magnifying lens on a muddy bank in the middle of a slightly damp New Forest. "I've been lucky enough to ...

Scientists found 148 lichen species in Simlipal National Park, Odisha. Many lichens contain anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. New lichen species found in India and Odisha, ...

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Lichens were already widespread more than 410 million years ago, according to a new international study that identifies a fossil from Brazil as one of the oldest lichen in Earth's history. The team ...

Our next exhibition is called “The Art and Science of Plants” which will feature photography by Ralph Crew and Stephen Ross and botanical drawings by Anita Sams and Barbara Holmer. Stephen Ross’s ...

Lichens aren’t exactly showstoppers. They don’t flutter through the air like butterflies or make bold calls at dawn like songbirds. Most people pass by them unaware. But once you start noticing them — ...

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