Difference between revisions of "Biological colonization"
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Biological growth; biological overgrowth; living exogenoue material; colonisation | Biological growth; biological overgrowth; living exogenoue material; colonisation | ||
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| + | * ICOMOS-ISCS: [http://www.international.icomos.org/publications/monuments_and_sites/15/pdf/Monuments_and_Sites_15_ISCS_Glossary_Stone.pdf Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 4 May 2022
Description
Colonization of the stone by plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, fungi and lichen (symbioses of the latter three). Biological colonization also includes influences by other organisms such as animals nesting on and in stone. Direct growth on and in stone or stone cavities; also indirect influences by nearby trees and other organisms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Biological growth; biological overgrowth; living exogenoue material; colonisation
Resources and Citations
- ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns