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OverviewLichens make excellent material for field studies throughout the year and are valuable for the detection and mapping of pollution. This book provides an overview of the value of lichens for monitoring a range of potentially harmful substances including sulphur dioxide, fluorides, PCBs, metals and radioactive elements. In each section background information is provided and case studies briefly described to enable the reader to appreciate the potential applications of lichens for monitoring each type of environmental pollutant. To help with the problems of identifying lichens, coloured illustrations are provided of species that commonly grow on trees together with an identification key and direction to more advanced texts for lichens growing on other surfaces. Full Product DetailsAuthor: D. H. S. Richardson , Claire DalbyPublisher: Richmond Publishing Co Ltd Imprint: Richmond Publishing Co Ltd Volume: Vol. 19 Weight: 0.140kg ISBN: 9780855462895ISBN 10: 0855462892 Pages: 76 Publication Date: 01 January 1992 Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , General , Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Natural history, Sulphur dioxide and acid rain; Fluorides; Aromatic hydrocarbons; Metals; Transplant studies; Radioactive elements; Invertebrate fauna; Identification; Original work: techniques and approaches; References and further reading; Useful addresses.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |