In all realms of our biosphere, interspecific interactions occur. These interactions may involve mobile and/or stationary species. Some interactions may also be easily observable while others may not be but the ubiquitousness of such interactions is undisputed. Here, I observed the interaction between tree roots and green lichens before generating images of the interaction. I pass on the steps I followed, to obtain the images, to a peer to replicate the procedure and generate an image. This study reveals how common this interspecific interaction is here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. It also shows the importance of detail in reporting scientific methods and how different outcomes may arise from slight variations in reporting. Detail is essential for accurate replication of experiments.
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