The Lichen Genus Polychidium New to South Korea.
10.5941/MYCO.2012.40.4.252
- Author:
Udeni JAYALAL
1
;
Andre APTROOT
;
Jae Seoun HUR
Author Information
1. Korean Lichen Research Institute, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 540-742, Korea. jshur1@sunchon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Fruticose;
Massalongiaceae;
Nostoc;
Polychidium;
South Korea
- MeSH:
Lichens;
Nostoc;
Republic of Korea
- From:Mycobiology
2012;40(4):252-254
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The lichen species Polychidium muscicola was found in South Korea for the first time and this is the first record of the genus Polychidium from the Korean peninsula. This species is characterized by a dichotomously branched minute thallus with clustered cells of Nostoc as the photobiont. A detailed description and illustrations of this species are provided.
