One Species at a Time Podcast Series from the Encyclopedia of Life Lichens Xanthoparmelia plittii and Umbilicaria mammulata
Most of us walk past lichen-covered rocks, splotched with grays, greens, and golds, without giving them a closer look. Ari Daniel Shapiro visits with mycologist Anne Pringle and graudate student Benjamin Wolfe to learn about these amazing symbiotic organisms, formed when a fungus partners with an algae. Each lichen can host an entire microcosm, a microbial landscape teeming with life. These worlds-within-worlds are proving an invaluable tool for scientists studying our changing landscapes. Listen to the podcast on the Learning + Education section of the Encyclopedia of Life! http://education.eol.org/podcast/lichens ************************ About the Encyclopedia of Life The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative effort among scientist and the general public to bring information together about all 1.9 million named and known species, in a common format, freely available on the internet. Learn more at www.eol.org
