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Name: Vanessa Von S.
Status: student
Age: 20s
Location: N/A
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Date: 2/18/2004
Question:
Why don't lichens or mosses grow on coniferous trees?

Replies:
Lichens and mosses can grow on coniferous trees. Various factors can affect their colonization and growth including substrate, pH, moisture availability, etc.

http://oregonstate.edu/~mccuneb/lastbest.htm

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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