{"product_id":"macrolichens-of-the-pacific-northwest-paperback","title":"Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce McCune\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Geiser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A key component in healthy ecosystems, lichens can be found in almost any natural habitat in the Pacific Northwest. This comprehensive guide to the region's macrolichens is intended for use by beginners as well as specialists: weekend naturalists will be able to identify specimens and recognize the great diversity of lichens, while lichenologists and mycologists will gain greater knowledge of the distribution and abundance of various species. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This updated third edition of \u003ci\u003eMacrolichens of the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/i\u003e includes 95 additional species and an expanded introduction. It features keys to 109 genera and 681 species of Oregon and Washington macrolichens--all the macrolichens known or expected to occur in the two states. The keys also provide excellent coverage for lichens of Idaho and Montana, inland to the Continental Divide. Color photographs and detailed descriptions emphasize lichens prevalent in forested ecosystems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The illustrated glossary and introductory material cover the terminology needed to identify macrolichens and provide information on collection and handling. The biology, ecology, and air-quality sensitivity of lichens are discussed; regional air-quality sensitivities are provided for nearly 200 species. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacrolichens of the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/i\u003e will prove invaluable to anyone seeking to identify lichens or to better understand these organisms and their vital role in the natural world. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e BRUCE Mccune is a professor of botany at Oregon State University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eMicrolichens of the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e bmccune.weebly.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e LINDA GEISER is the national program leader for the USDA Forest Service Air Program. Her specialties include quantifying and monitoring the ecological effects of air pollution and climate change. She holds graduate degrees in soil science and plant physiology from the University of California, Davis, and is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eLichens of Southeastern Alaska.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765065744672,"sku":"9780870712517","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2b6018d0bc645db00a663037c9bd721a.webp?v=1780261507","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/macrolichens-of-the-pacific-northwest-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}