This USGS Canyonlands Research Station web page contains links to the Canyonlands Research Station's complete biological soil crust reference list. These soil crusts are also known as cryptogamic, microbiotic, cryptobiotic, and microphytic crusts and can commonly be found in desert regions. This reference list is available in three formats: HTML, EndNote, and PDF. A link is provided for each format. In addition, the site provides links to other Canyonlands Research Station webpages on biological soil crusts including Crusts 101: an introduction to biological soil crusts, an advanced page with a downloadable 90-page report on soil crusts, the Canyon Country Ecosystems Research Site (CCERS), and other related links.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biofilms, Biology:Microbiology Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Bibliography, Pedagogic Resources:Bibliography Grade Level: Informal, Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16) Extreme Environments: Anhydrous
