Author | Hafellner, J. & Zimmermann, E. |
Year | 2012 |
Title | A lichenicolous species of Pleospora (ascomycota) and a key to the fungi invading Physcia species |
Type | Paper |
Source | Herzogia Vol 25 (1): 47-59. |
Illustrations | Colour photographs and photomicrographs |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | The taxa Pleospora physciae (Brackel) Hafellner & E.Zimm, Pleospora tretiachii Hafellner and Lichenochora physciicola (Ihlen & R.Sant.) Hafellner are introduced, of which Pleospora physciae is discussed in detail. Includes a key to fungi on Physcia spp. |
Examine | Compound Microscope ( with a Microscope using 100x oil-immersion is also useful) |
Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
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For identification | Current | Pleospora physciae | a lichenicolous fungus | Fungi: Pleosporales: Pleosporaceae |
Current | Physcia | a genus of foliose lichens | Fungi: Teloschistales: Physciaceae |
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