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A taxonomic revision of lichen genus Phaeophyscia Moberg (Physciaceae) with new records from India

The present study recorded 18 species including four new records of the genus viz. Phaeophyscia hirtuosa (Kremp.) Essl., P. laciniata Essl., P. nashii Essl., and P. rubropulchra (Degel.) Essl., for Indian lichen biota. Out of 18 species of Phaeophyscia reported from India, the northern region of the...

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Published in:Journal of Asia-Pacific biodiversity 2024, 17(1), , pp.43-53
Main Authors: Maurya, Pooja, Mishra, Gaurav K., Upreti, Dalip K.
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Language:English
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Summary:The present study recorded 18 species including four new records of the genus viz. Phaeophyscia hirtuosa (Kremp.) Essl., P. laciniata Essl., P. nashii Essl., and P. rubropulchra (Degel.) Essl., for Indian lichen biota. Out of 18 species of Phaeophyscia reported from India, the northern region of the country showed rich diversity of Phaeophyscia species represented by 15 species followed by eastern and southern region with 9 and 6 species, respectively. Phaeophyscia hispidula is the dominant species.
ISSN:2287-884X
2287-9544
DOI:10.1016/j.japb.2023.10.005