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Using Lichens on Twigs to Assess Changes in Ambient Atmospheric Conditions
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Abstract
This method was first developed in Pembrokeshire West Wales [3, 4] in order to determine the effect of changes in land use on epiphytic lichen communities in regions where native trees are frequent.
Keywords
Fruiting Body Native Tree Epiphytic Lichen Lichen Community Lichen Thallus
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