The functional role of mosses in Arctic ecosystems

In arctic tundra ecosystems mosses dominant the vegetation in terms of productivity and diversity.  Despite this, mosses are often overlooked in studies of tundra ecology.  However, evidence from this thesis suggests that mosses maybe integral to the functioning of these systems.  Mosses insulate so...

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Main Author: Gornall, Jemma
Published: University of Aberdeen 2005
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.419835