Lichens
Dennis Allsopp
- 1980's - Antarcticans Database Project -
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Lichens do better in an unpolluted atmosphere and as the air in Antarctica is as unpolluted as it gets on this planet, they tended to do quite well where they could gain a foot-hold. The bright colours are for protection against the high levels of uv light particularly in the spring and summer.
Photo; © Dennis Allsopp