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Indication depends on the existence of a known relationship between the possibilities for existence of the lichens and the quality of their surroundings. These possibilities may be read from the parameters such as: distribution patterns of species, species numbers, physiological and morphological aspects. This is illustrated by examples with emphasis on: choice of parameters, interaction between several factors, comparison of lichens with other organisms and evaluation of the use of lichens as indicators.
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De Wit, T. Lichens as indicators for air quality. Environ Monit Assess 3, 273–282 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00396221
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