Only some lichens like it hot.

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  • Source:
    Science News. 9/2/1978, Vol. 114 Issue 10, p168-168. 1/8p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PELTIGERA; LICHENS
    • Abstract:
      Focuses on a report by researchers J.D. MacFarlane and K.A. Kershaw, stating that one strain of the lichen called Peltigera canina, in an air-dried state shows little change in respiration, photosynthesis or nitrogen fixation at temperatures upto 45 degree celsius, published in the August 2002 issue of 'Science.' Decay of another strain of the lichen at a high temperature; Thermal resistance levels of lichens.