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How a ‘living skin’ is protecting the Great Wall of China
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 5, 2024
The Great Wall of China, facing erosion and natural degradation, finds an unexpected protector in the form of biocrusts. These 'living skins' made up of plants and microorganisms cover 67% of the surveyed sections of the Great Wall, enhancing its mechanical stability and reducing its erodibility. Biocrust-covered sections have...