Crittenden, PD 1991: Ecological significance of necromass production in mat-forming lichens. - Lichenologist23(3): 323-331. [RLL List # / Rec.# 3706] Keywords: DOMINANCE/ NECROMASS/ NUTRIENT RECYCLING/ SUCCESSION
Abstract: 2 fig. ["Marked vertical gradients in concentrations of N, P and K in thalli of mat lichens, together with results of N budget studies in Cladonia stellaris and Stereocaulon paschale, suggest that these key elements may be recycled internally to fund new growth at the apices."]