A field guide to biological soil crusts of western U. S. drylands

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Rosentreter, R.; M. Bowker; J. Belnap

Source:

U.S. Government Printing Office, Denver, Colorado, p.103 pp. (2007)

Call Number:

B07ROS01IDUS

Keywords:

Crust Composition, Crust morphology, cyanobacteria, Ecological function, Glossary, Lichen Key, Lichen morphology, Liverwort Key, Moss Key, soils

Abstract:

This guide is primarily based on characteristics that can be observed in the field with the naked eye or a hand lens. Descriptions reflect ‘typical’ field appearance in North American drylands. The keys are constructed for dry material, while the full-page descriptions include colors when moist. Microscopic characteristics are included when they are necessary to aid in identification. <br>

Not all species in the keys have a full description. These species are treated under related species in the genus. When this is the case, the species name is followed by (ND), indicating it is not described on its own page. <br>

Distribution and elevation are indicated by areas shaded with yellow; when an entire area is yellow, this indicates that the species is present in all areas and/or at all elevations. <br>

Notes:

Reference Code: B07ROS01IDUS <br>

Full Citation: Rosentreter R, Bowker M, Belnap J. 2007. A field guide to biological soil crusts of western U. S. drylands - Common Lichens and Bryophytes. U.S. Government Printing Office, Denver, Colorado. 103 pp. <br>

Location: FLORISTIC SHELF - GENERAL; ELECTRONIC FILE - BOTANY: MULTIPLE SPECIES <br>

Keywords: Crust Composition; Cyanobacteria; Ecological function; Soils; Lichen morphology; Crust morphology; Moss Key; Liverwort Key; Lichen Key; Glossary <br>