Moss and Lichen Here are 52 minibeasts from

Here are 52 minibeasts from around the world

Around 87 per cent of all plant species need animal pollination and most of this is delivered by insects – they also maintain healthy soil

yet also account for the largest organisms ever recorded

venerated them in our mythologies

Farmer Matthew Evans presents his collection of more than 90 modern recipes for old-fashioned preserving methods

Moss and Lichen Here are 52 minibeasts fromEndowed with unique superpowers, from enduring desiccation to thriving in extreme habitats, mosses and lichens defy easy categorization. Mosses, integral to the plant kingdom, and lichens, a kingdom unto themselves, colonize a great variety of landscapes, from rainforests to deserts and urban pavements. Neglected in the past for their lack of flowers, these organisms now garner recognition for their significant role in maintaining the health of our