Lichens of Ireland & Great Britain: A visual guide to their identification
- Publisher : Holm Oak Press
- Illustrations : 6000 col photos, b/w photos, col + b/w illus, col distribution maps
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Description:
2 volumes. A comprehensive guide to lichens and lichenology. Vol. I: Biology & Ecology, Crustose & Cladonia descriptions. Vol. II: Foliose, Fruticose, Filamentous, Squamulose & Microscopy.
Over 700 species described in 2 volumes. Features:
* Detailed descriptions with emphasis on identification traits, spot tests and ecology
* Lichen anatomy and glossaries to aid in identification
* Lichen ecology to understand how they fit into the landscape
* UV light and spot tests - including the latest techniques
* Visual keys to the main groups of crustose, foliose, fruticose and Cladonia
* Primer in microscopy for beginner lichenologists
* Microscopic anatomy of lichens, spore types, tissue types
* Micrographs of sections and squashes as used in identification of difficult species
* Introduction to Lichenicolous fungi and descriptions
* Index of species with common synonyms
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