Kappen, L 1985: Lichen-habitats as micro-oases in the Antarctic--the role of temperature. - Polarforschung55: 49-54. [RLL List # 129-89 / Rec.# 9798] Keywords: ANTARCTIC/ TEMPERATURE/ ECOLOGY/ CLIMATE/ GROWTH/ PHYSIOLOGY
Abstract: 6 figures. ["From a comparison of diurnal courses of the microclimate of lichen habitats in the maritime Antarctic with those of the desertic continental Antarctic, it is apparent that temperature conditions are in the same range (6 - 8 C) in all habitats during days when lichens are soaked and active."]