Biocrusts: The Living Substrate that supports Plant life in Deserts and Drylands



A ring of twisted moss on mature biological soil crust in Arches National Park, NPS; CC BY-SA 2.0, Link

As the American West dries out, a secret savior emerges from the soil. (Amanda HEIDT, SFGate; August 20, 2026)

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What is a biocrust?  A refined contemporary definition for a broadening research community (WEBER et al., 2022)



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