Assess the richness of lichen and moss species on native and exotic oak trees to understand their ecological roles.
- Collection strategy
- Sample lichens and mosses from 28 native oak and 14 red oak trees.
- Analysis approach
- Identify and catalogue species to assess diversity and its ecological implications.
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