Lichens of Ireland : an illustrated introduction to over 250 species / Paul Whelan.

By:

Whelan, Paul, B. Sc

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cork : Collins Press, 2012.Description: 154 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.) ; 22 cmISBN:

9781848891371 (pbk.) :
1848891377 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

579.709415 WHE

LOC classification:

QK590.I73 W44 2012

Contents:

Part one - Biology and ecology -- What are lichen -- Growth forms and colour s-- Lichen sexual reproduction -- Asexual reproducton (vegetative) -- A practical approach -- Ecology of lichens -- Part two - alphabetic photographic guide to selected lichens.

Summary: This is a stimulating guide to over 200 Irish lichens. The book features colour photographs and maps to aid identification. Each description includes appropriate spot test results, spore size, and notes on the habitat/substrate that the lichen is most likely to occupy, and much more.

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Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	579.709415 WHE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		216514

Originally published: 2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a stimulating guide to over 200 Irish lichens. The book features colour photographs and maps to aid identification. Each description includes appropriate spot test results, spore size, and notes on the habitat/substrate that the lichen is most likely to occupy, and much more.