{"product_id":"the-lives-of-lichens-a-natural-history","title":"The Lives of Lichens: A Natural History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExisting at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners in the form of algae or cyanobacteria. Comprising more than twenty thousand species, lichens are pioneers in diverse ecosystems, colonizing virtually any surface and growing at almost any altitude. Found in rainforests, polar regions, deserts, and your backyard, lichens embody a paradox of toughness and sensitivity, surviving trips to space yet endangered by even the slightest environmental changes from industrial pollution here on Earth. Lichens grow everywhere, but only on their own terms: no one has ever fully assembled a lichen in the lab from its component parts. \u003ci\u003eThe Lives of Lichens\u003c\/i\u003e explores all facets of these peculiar organisms, blending stunning macrophotography and graphics with in-depth coverage of profiled species to provide an unforgettable tour of the marvelous world of lichens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers symbiosis, biology, architecture, evolution, taxonomy, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an up-close look at lichens in their ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses human relationships with lichens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reading for nature lovers everywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0691247277\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780691247274\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Lücking, Robert, Spribille, Toby\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Jun 2024)","offer_id":46079966970053,"sku":"9780691247274","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780691247274.jpg?v=1776033307","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-lives-of-lichens-a-natural-history","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}