Maine lichens shall be mentioned reside by way of Zoom by Dr. Ron Butler at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Corridor, College of Maine at Farmington, 173 Excessive St., Farmington. The speak is hosted by Western Maine Audubon. Ron Butler photograph
Western Maine Audubon plans to function Maine lichens in its second of three free fall talks, to be held reside by way of Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The speak, by Dr. Ron Butler, shall be held at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Corridor on the College of Maine at Farmington, 173 Excessive St. in Farmington.
There shall be no capability to entry this speak on the time of presentation besides on the auditorium. Recordings of the speak shall be accessible at western.maineaudubon.org two to a few weeks after the occasion, in accordance with a information launch from Will Jones of Western Maine Audubon.
This presentation will present a basic overview of the evolution, morphology, and physiology of lichens. The ecological function of lichens in terrestrial ecosystems shall be mentioned, and the makes use of of lichens by animals (together with people) shall be explored.
A quick survey of some frequent Maine foliose, fruticose, squamulose, and crustose lichens shall be introduced, and a few key references for lichen identification shall be highlighted.
Butler retired in 2021 as Emeritus Professor on the Farmington college after 40 years of instructing.
To get the most recent updates on this speak, go to western.maineaudubon.org. For extra details about the occasion, e mail Jones at [email protected].
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