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A Handbook of Lichens

Peter Gray
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Pages
72
Year
2025
Language
English

About

Shining a light on one of the most overlooked ecologically significant organisms, this practical pocket-guide introduces readers to the species of lichens found around Britain.

Responsible for introducing the term symbiosis to the natural sciences, lichens play a vital role in air quality monitoring, soil formation, and forest health. With clear descriptions, identification tips, and notes on habitat and distribution, Peter Gray provides a focused introduction to the fascinating world of these symbiotic organisms.

This new volume is an extract from Holmes' seminal British Fungi, Lichens and Mosses (1886), republished in a smaller edition for field use and botanical education. Perfect for students of plant sciences, amateur ecologists, and professionals engaged in conservation and biodiversity recording.

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"Interesting examples of the comparatively technical knowledge which those who have no experience in teaching provide for the use of beginners. Illustrated with a number of useful woodcuts [and] full of information."
Westminster Review, 1886

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