New lichen species discovered in Yosemite

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Environment  Wed, 09/24/2008 - 13:25

Scientists have discovered new species of lichen clinging like microscopic starfish to Yosemite icons such as El Capitan, Half Dome and Vernal Falls, and countless slabs of less famous rock.Scientists have found new species of lichen clinging like microscopic starfish to Yosemite icons such as El Capitan and Half Dome, plus countless slabs of less famous rock.



 

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