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Soil Crust — A layer formed by living organisms and their byproducts, where soil particles are held together by organic material. This crust is often found in dry (arid) areas with little plant cover. Also called cryptogamic crust or cryptogam.
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Biological Soil Crust - Mojave Desert Plants
This veneer of life is called a biological soil crust. These crusts are found throughout the world, from hot deserts to polar regions.
Cryptobiotic crust - Bajada Nature Trail
Cryptobiotic crust is a layer of biotic organisms in the surface of desert soils. These fragile, living soil crusts, although usually hidden, can be seen here ...
Soil Crusts on Mojave Desert
Nature Trail. Small World. Cryptobiotic soil crust. Here you will see small black spots on your earth which when wet look like black moss.
Lichens
Biotic - Mojave Desert
Cryptobiotic crust is a layer of biotic organisms in the surface of desert soils. These fragile, living soil crusts, although usually hidden, can be seen ...
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