Shrub canopy induces a decline in lichen abundance and diversity in Nunavik (Québec, Canada)
Lichens are an important component of biodiversity in northern ecosystems and are involved in diverse ecological processes. They contribute to nutrient availability through nitrogen fixation, are a substantial part of caribou winter diet, and influence global climate by increasing land surface albed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15230430.2019.1688751 |