Assortment of tundra Foilage-Arctic Tundra Lichens-Science and Spiritualism

CARIBOU LICHEN – In 1866, Dr. Bary was the first to show that Lichens consist of a fungus and an alga in intimate association for mutual benefit.

Alpine bearberry (Arctostaphylus alpinum) in autumn color grows on the arctic tundra of the central Brooks Range, surrounded by caribou lichen and fallen leaves of Dwarf birch (Betula nana)

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