Algae, lichens, and mosses take up huge amounts of carbon dioxide and nitrogen from atmosphere
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 07:00
in Earth & Climate
(Phys.org) -- In cities, the presence of algae, lichens, and mosses is not considered desirable and they are often removed from roofs and walls. It is, however, totally unfair to consider these cryptogamic covers, as the flat growths are referred to in scientific terms, just a nuisance.