1. An untidy wonder.
- Author
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Luoma, Jon R. and Kaye, Russell
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FORESTS & forestry - Abstract
Describes scientists' efforts to determine how forests function, which appears to be contrary to previous beliefs. Ecological contributions of decaying logs; How present studies began in 1970s; Study of small mammals that eat truffles; Importance of fungi in diets of several small animals; Role of decaying logs in providing environment for fungi; Loggers' preference of young forests; `Whole ecosystem' study; How lichens contribute nitrogen to old-growth forests.
- Published
- 1992