Published Jan 9, 2025

What Lichen Tell Us About Ecology, Air Quality, And More

Ira Flatow delves into the incredible world of lichens with experts Dr. Hannah Prather and Dr. Jesse Miller, uncovering their ecological importance, role as air quality indicators, and symbiotic nature across diverse habitats, which together provide critical insights into environmental health and resilience.

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What Lichen Tell Us About Ecology, Air Quality, And More

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Lichens and Air Quality

Lichens and Pollution

Lichens and Ecosystems

Lichens in Focus

Lichens and Symbiosis

Lichens and Ecosystems

Lichens and Their Habitats

Lichens and Urban Growth

Lichens in Focus

Lichens Uncovered

Lichens and Wildfires

Questions from this episode

How do plants affect air pollutants?

Episode Highlights

Lichen Ecology

Air Quality Indicators

Lichen Symbiosis

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What Lichen Tell Us About Ecology, Air Quality, And More

Topics covered

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Lichen Ecology

Air Quality IndicatorsLichens are powerful bioindicators, revealing much about air quality and environmental health through their presence and morphology. Jesse Miller and Hannah Prather discuss how these organisms adapt to pollution, offering valuable insights into ecological conditions.

Air Quality Indicators

Lichen SymbiosisThe discussion explores the complexities of naming lichen species and their ancient evolutionary history. Jesse Miller and Hannah Prather provide insights into the symbiotic nature of lichens and their presence in diverse habitats.

Lichen Symbiosis

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