Lichens on Galapagos Giant Tortoises
Hendrickson JR and Weber WA. 1964. Lichens on Galapagos Giant Tortoises. Science. 144(3625):1463
The association of 'Physcia picta' with the giant Galapagos tortoise is believed to be the first reported occurrence of lichens on land animals. The habitat is restricted to specific sites on the carapace of male tortoises.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Hendrickson, John; Weber, William
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Lichens, Tortoises