Lange, O. L./ Green, T. G. A./ Melzer, B./ Meyer, A./ Zellner, H. 2006: Water relations and CO2 exchange of the terrestrial lichen Teloschistes capensis in the Namib fog desert: measurements during two seasons in the field and under controlled conditions. - Flora201(4): 268-280. [RLL List # 205 / Rec.# 28914] Keywords: TELOSCHISTES/ WATER RELATIONS/ NAMIB DESERT/ FOG DESERT/ AFRICA/ PHYSIOLOGY/ DEW/ PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Abstract: [This species is well-adapted to its high fog/dew environment " ... so that even the smallest levels of hydration could be used for carbon gain before desiccation took place again."