N. N. Kulikova, A. N. Suturin, E. V. Saibatalova, S. M. Boiko, E. N. Vodneva, O. A. Timoshkin and A. V. Lishtva 2011: Geologic and biogeochemical role of crustose aquatic lichens in Lake Baikal. - Geochemistry International49: 66-75. [RLL List # 222 / Rec.# 32693] Keywords: AQUATIC LICHEN/ BIOGEOCOENOSIS/ LAKE BAIKAL/ VERRUCARIA GENUS/ WEATHERING
Abstract: [The chemical composition of lichens of the genus Verrucaria is investigated, and they were found to contribute actively to the weathering of their granitic rock substrates.]