This book provides a critical and selective review of lichen physiological ecology.

A broad-ranging review of organisms which have long-fascinated biologists, ecologists and chemists.

The Lichens covers the structure and development, physiology of the intact thallus, environmental response and effects, secondary metabolic products, and symbio

Physiological ecology is concerned with the way that physiological traits fit organisms for the ecological circumstances in which they live, so there is always

Includes "Lichens of the boreal coniferous zone" by Teuvo Ahti.