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It's on every continent, and in every terrestrial ecosystem. It's beneath our feet on most hikes and it's often overlooked: lichens! In this episode, Dr. Troy McMullin, the chief lichenologist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, gives an insightful overview of what lichens are, describes their many interesting strategies, and shares why you should care. We dive into their unique symbiotic partnership, their range of amazing structures, and how they are an important part of our future here on Earth. Grab a jeweler's loupe, put on your adventure shoes, and immerse yourself in a tiny world of awe and wonder.
Troy McMullin Biography
Lichens: The Macrolichens of Ontario and the Great Lakes Region of the United States
The Secret World of Lichens: A Young Naturalist's Guide
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If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.
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It's on every continent, and in every terrestrial ecosystem. It's beneath our feet on most hikes and it's often overlooked: lichens! In this episode, Dr. Troy McMullin, the chief lichenologist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, gives an insightful overview of what lichens are, describes their many interesting strategies, and shares why you should care. We dive into their unique symbiotic partnership, their range of amazing structures, and how they are an important part of our future here on Earth. Grab a jeweler's loupe, put on your adventure shoes, and immerse yourself in a tiny world of awe and wonder.
Troy McMullin Biography
Lichens: The Macrolichens of Ontario and the Great Lakes Region of the United States
The Secret World of Lichens: A Young Naturalist's Guide
Grab your Learning from Nature merch!
Follow Lily on Instagram: @lilylearnsfromnature
If you want to begin your own learning from nature journey, take a course from Learn Biomimicry. Listeners can save 20% on the Biomimicry Short Course Set, and 10% on the Biomimicry Practitioner and Educator Program with code LEARNINGFROMNATURE or by visiting this link.
Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level!
Support the show

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