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Cactus and Biological Soil Crust
Cactus and Biological Soil Crust
Like other desert areas in the southwest, Dinosaur National Monument has large sections of biological soil crust. These crusts include various forms of algae, bacteria, moss, lichens, fungi and liverworts. They're easily damaged, so don't step on them.
These soils provide a foundation for plants, such as the cactus I haven't yet identified here.
Imaged May 2011 on the Mitten Park Trail.
Arthur Digbee
on May 31, 2011 1:02 pm
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Arthur Digbee's Image Gallery
Echo Park Unofficial Trails(Route)
Photo of the Hour(Album)