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The Resource The Sensitive Skin of the Earth : Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet, German United Distributors, (electronic resource video)

The Sensitive Skin of the Earth : Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet, German United Distributors, (electronic resource video)

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Summary
Southern Africa's Namib Desert - at first glance, a barren and lifeless setting. Looking closely at the desert floor, however, we see black and multicolored patches adorning the landscape. Regions in Asia and North America present a comparable picture, and indeed, even in the Arctic and Antarctic, the Earth's frigid deserts, such deposits appear everywhere. How can these sensitive organisms survive in extremely dry and cold climates? What state would our global ecosystem be in without them? This program explores the mysterious role that lichens, mosses, cyanobacteria, and green algae play in the well-being of our planet. Viewers learn about the natural microtechnology of these life forms and how it protects desert environments from erosion while performing photosynthesis and carbon sequestration on a massive scale
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Extent
1 streaming video file (52 min.)
Note
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware
Contents
  • Introduction: The Sensitive Skin of the Earth: Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet (3:29)
  • Great Arid Regions (3:04)
  • Boodjamulla National Park Queensland (1:53)
  • Australian Savannah (2:54)
  • Scientists from University of Kaiserslautern (2:19)
  • Daytime Photosynthesis (2:18)
  • Survive by Inactivity (2:45)
  • Underestimated in Ecosystem Research (2:05)
  • Greenland (2:18)
  • Eric Steen Hansen - Steppe Vegetation (3:17)
  • Distribution of Biological Crust in Australian Savannah (2:46)
  • Insect Catching Specialists (0:40)
  • Important Insights (1:23)
  • Central Alps Switzerland (2:45)
  • Alexander Bay South Africa (3:17)
  • Changes in Global Vegetation (2:00)
  • Survival Artists (1:46)
  • Soil Management (2:33)
  • Reclaiming Grazing Lands (2:04)
  • Soil Supports Life (1:17)
  • Australia, South Africa, Greenland (4:20)
  • Credits: The Sensitive Skin of the Earth: Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet (0:28)
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https://mcpl.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://avod.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=20017&xtid=48290
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Label
The Sensitive Skin of the Earth : Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet
Title
The Sensitive Skin of the Earth
Title remainder
Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet
Statement of responsibility
German United Distributors
Title variation
Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Southern Africa's Namib Desert - at first glance, a barren and lifeless setting. Looking closely at the desert floor, however, we see black and multicolored patches adorning the landscape. Regions in Asia and North America present a comparable picture, and indeed, even in the Arctic and Antarctic, the Earth's frigid deserts, such deposits appear everywhere. How can these sensitive organisms survive in extremely dry and cold climates? What state would our global ecosystem be in without them? This program explores the mysterious role that lichens, mosses, cyanobacteria, and green algae play in the well-being of our planet. Viewers learn about the natural microtechnology of these life forms and how it protects desert environments from erosion while performing photosynthesis and carbon sequestration on a massive scale
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AzPhAEM
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
6 & up
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  • German United Distributors
  • Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
  • Films Media Group
Runtime
52
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Biodiversity
Technique
live action
Label
The Sensitive Skin of the Earth : Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet, German United Distributors, (electronic resource video)
Link
https://mcpl.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://avod.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=20017&xtid=48290
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Copyright
Note
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
unspecified
Content type code
  • zzz
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction: The Sensitive Skin of the Earth: Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet (3:29) -- Great Arid Regions (3:04) -- Boodjamulla National Park Queensland (1:53) -- Australian Savannah (2:54) -- Scientists from University of Kaiserslautern (2:19) -- Daytime Photosynthesis (2:18) -- Survive by Inactivity (2:45) -- Underestimated in Ecosystem Research (2:05) -- Greenland (2:18) -- Eric Steen Hansen - Steppe Vegetation (3:17) -- Distribution of Biological Crust in Australian Savannah (2:46) -- Insect Catching Specialists (0:40) -- Important Insights (1:23) -- Central Alps Switzerland (2:45) -- Alexander Bay South Africa (3:17) -- Changes in Global Vegetation (2:00) -- Survival Artists (1:46) -- Soil Management (2:33) -- Reclaiming Grazing Lands (2:04) -- Soil Supports Life (1:17) -- Australia, South Africa, Greenland (4:20) -- Credits: The Sensitive Skin of the Earth: Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet (0:28)
Control code
100048290
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 streaming video file (52 min.)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Medium for sound
other
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
48290
Sound
sound
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
  • other
  • remote
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 100048290
  • (Sirsi) 100048290
  • 100048290
  • (OCoLC)817240238
System details
  • Mode of access: Internet
  • System requirements: FOD playback platform
Video recording format
other
Label
The Sensitive Skin of the Earth : Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet, German United Distributors, (electronic resource video)
Link
https://mcpl.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://avod.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=20017&xtid=48290
Copyright
Note
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
unspecified
Content type code
  • zzz
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction: The Sensitive Skin of the Earth: Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet (3:29) -- Great Arid Regions (3:04) -- Boodjamulla National Park Queensland (1:53) -- Australian Savannah (2:54) -- Scientists from University of Kaiserslautern (2:19) -- Daytime Photosynthesis (2:18) -- Survive by Inactivity (2:45) -- Underestimated in Ecosystem Research (2:05) -- Greenland (2:18) -- Eric Steen Hansen - Steppe Vegetation (3:17) -- Distribution of Biological Crust in Australian Savannah (2:46) -- Insect Catching Specialists (0:40) -- Important Insights (1:23) -- Central Alps Switzerland (2:45) -- Alexander Bay South Africa (3:17) -- Changes in Global Vegetation (2:00) -- Survival Artists (1:46) -- Soil Management (2:33) -- Reclaiming Grazing Lands (2:04) -- Soil Supports Life (1:17) -- Australia, South Africa, Greenland (4:20) -- Credits: The Sensitive Skin of the Earth: Microscopic Plant Life and the Health of Our Planet (0:28)
Control code
100048290
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 streaming video file (52 min.)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Medium for sound
other
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
48290
Sound
sound
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
  • other
  • remote
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 100048290
  • (Sirsi) 100048290
  • 100048290
  • (OCoLC)817240238
System details
  • Mode of access: Internet
  • System requirements: FOD playback platform
Video recording format
other

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