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Phylogenetic studies uncover a predominantly African lineage in a widely distributed lichen-forming fungal species.
- Source :
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MycoKeys . 2016, Issue 14, p1-16. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- A number of lichen-forming fungal species are widely distributed. Here, we investigate biogeographic patterns in a widely distributed isidiate taxon -Parmelinella wallichiana - using molecular sequence data. Our results revealed that Parmelinella wallichina, as currently circumscribed, is not monophyletic but falls into four clades, two of them represented by a sample only. A third clade, occurring in Africa and southern India is described as a new species, Parmelinella schimperiana Kirika & Divakar, sp. nov. Our study adds a further example of previously overlooked, geographically distinct, lineages that were discovered using molecular data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *LICHEN classification
*FUNGI classification
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13144057
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- MycoKeys
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117785590
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.14.8971