Moss, for example, often takes up residence in shaded, damp corners of your yard. The only problem? Lichen is a type of plant that has a similar nature. So, how do you tell if it's lichen or moss ...

Biomonitoring using lichens and mosses has emerged as an effective method for assessing air quality and identifying sources of pollution. These organisms are particularly useful because they ...

Lichens, like this Phyllopsora gossypina, and mosses are found on all trees and leaves in the Amazon rainforest. Researchers have now found that they emit considerable amounts of reactive ...

Here, scattered amongst exposed rock surfaces encrusted with a wide variety of lichens and mosses, are found several unique plants typical of regions much farther to the north. These hardy pioneers ...

But that’s not all. In the past decade, Bartels and his team have collected and sorted about 15,000 specimens from the park, mostly from samples of moss, lichens, and other likely tardigrade habitats ...

With the Spring sun shining warmly and the rains softly falling, the mosses and lichens in High Park are every shade of green! On this family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day-inspired walk ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...