A first record of biological soil crusts in the Cape Floristic Region
To date, the biological soil crusts (BSCs) of southern Africa are thought to be dominated mainly by cyanobacteria, with the exception of the lichen fields of the Namib Desert. Because soil microorganisms can physically modify, maintain or create habitat for other organisms – including soil biota a...
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| Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2012-07-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/9654 |