Two new species of lichenicolous fungi from Turkey

Two species of lichenicolous fungi discovered in Turkey are described as new to science: Lichenostigma triseptata sp. nov. (on Aspicilia caesiocinerea) and Stigmidium johnii sp. nov. (on Caloplaca sp.). In addition, S. caloplacae is considered to be a synonym of S. cerinae.

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Published in:The Lichenologist (London) 2007-01, Vol.39 (5), p.439-443
Main Authors: HALICI, M. Gökhan, HAWKSWORTH, David L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ascomycota
Aspicilia
Aspicilia caesiocinerea
Caloplaca
Fungi
Lichenostigma
lichens
Stigmidium
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Summary:Two species of lichenicolous fungi discovered in Turkey are described as new to science: Lichenostigma triseptata sp. nov. (on Aspicilia caesiocinerea) and Stigmidium johnii sp. nov. (on Caloplaca sp.). In addition, S. caloplacae is considered to be a synonym of S. cerinae.
ISSN:0024-2829
1096-1135
DOI:10.1017/S0024282907006251