LivLINK
Connecting people and liverwort knowledge worldwide
LivLINK (Liverwort Learning, Information, Networking & Knowledge) connects people everywhere to the science and wonder of liverwort, making knowledge, resources, and discovery accessible to students, educators, researchers, and the public alike.
Discover Liverworts Tiny plants, big stories, big impact! Liverworts are some of the earliest land plants on Earth, with a history stretching back over 400 million years. Small and often overlooked, these plants thrive in forests, wetlands, and even urban cracks in the pavement.
Despite their size! Liverworts play important roles in ecosystems, helping to stabilize soil, retain water, and provide habitat for countless microorganisms. They also give scientists insights into plant evolution and climate change, making them a fascinating group for both researchers and nature enthusiasts.
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Discover the hidden world of liverworts with easy guides, classroom-ready activities, and fun facts for all ages.
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Access species checklists, publications, and tools that keep you connected to the latest in liverwort science.
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Travel the globe through interactive maps, galleries, and collections that bring liverwort diversity to life.
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Join a worldwide network of learners and researchers—share ideas, find opportunities, and connect with others who love plants.
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GLOBAL: Building a Global Consortium of Bryophytes and Lichens: Keystones of Cryptobiotic Communities
Building a Global Consortium of Bryophytes and Lichens: Keystones of Cryptobiotic Communities,” The project will image and digitize almost 1.2 million bryophyte and lichen herbarium specimens while providing students with professional training in digitization and collections management. Imaging the physical specimens of these organisms and integrating data from comparative genomics, nucleotide sequence data, and other resources is unprecedented on this scale.
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