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 and...

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Main Authors: Denise M. Mager, Cang Hui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2012-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:http://www.sajs.co.za/index.php/SAJS/article/view/1013