Features of Natural Interest |
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The British Antarctic Survey notes that there are approximately 100 species of mosses, 25 species of liverworts and 300 – 400 species of lichens. They can tolerate low temperatures and dehydration, being specially adapted to surviving in extreme environments. |
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Although vegetation is sparse, there are many types of lichen, moss and algae.
© Pete Bucktrout
(Features of Natural Interest, 4 of 12 - Slide ref. 1311) |