Author: Whelan, P.
Title: Lichens of Ireland & Great Britain: A visual guide to their identification
Description: Holm Oak Press NOV 2024 1050, 6000 col photos, b/w photos, col + b/w illus, col distribution maps. 205x153mm. Flexibound. NEW. . 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. [9781739675110]

Keywords: Britain; Identification Key; Ireland; Western Europe; Europe; Lichens


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