20: How Lichenology can be Both Scientific and Artistic and How They're Underrated with Steven and Lili

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review20:Hello my scientists, today we chat with Steven Leavitt and Lili from the Lichenology Lab at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Steven is a professor and Lili is his student. Lili has taken on the role of posting on their Instagram page (Lichens_irl). In this episode we chat about:How Lichenology can be both Scientific and ArtisticHow science isn’t communicating to the vast populationWhat is a lichenWhat is not a lichenWhere do lichen growWhy are they important?How many species of lichen are thereAre there even lichen species?!How does naming lichen workWhat are some types of lichen?What are the main components of lichenHow do lichen disperse sporesHow are lichen fearing right nowHow long can lichen live forWhat lichen grows the fastest?How are lichen and art similar?How is science and art similar?How are lichen different colors?Who uses lichen?What animals eat lichen?How can you photograph lichen? How does the habitat determine the lichen typesWhat type of research would benefit lichen Our opinion on science and accessibility AND MUCH MUCH MORE!Resources mentioned:Lichens of North AmericaTim Wheeler Robert LueckingWays of EnlichenementInternational Association for LichenologyAmerican Bryological and lichenological Society Where to find Steven and Lili:InstagramFacebookLab WebsiteFacts of Lichen Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song :    -Soundotcom called Go Rock    -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...