A Geometric Technique for Evaluating Lichen Growth Models Using the Boundaries of Competing Thalli

Where two crustose lichen thalli meet at a ‘ truce ’ boundary theshape of the boundary can be used to evaluate models of how lichen growth rates change with thallus size. The application of this method to studies of intra- and interspecific competition are discussed.

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Published in:The Lichenologist (London) 1985-01, Vol.17 (2), p.141-148
Main Author: Dale, M. R. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Autoecology
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
growth models
lichens
plant communities
Plants and fungi
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Summary:Where two crustose lichen thalli meet at a ‘ truce ’ boundary theshape of the boundary can be used to evaluate models of how lichen growth rates change with thallus size. The application of this method to studies of intra- and interspecific competition are discussed.
ISSN:0024-2829
1096-1135
DOI:10.1017/S0024282985000196