Morpho-anatomical and phylogenetic characterization of Tetramelas chloroleucus, a new record for Pakistan

Author:
Naheed M., Iqbal M.I. & Afshan N.S.
Year:
2025
Journal:
Biology Bulletin
Pages:
52: 250 [5 p.]
Url:
https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062359025601533
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During fungal surveys in 2023, a lichen species known as Tetramelas chloroleucus (Körb.) A. Nordin growing on tree bark was found in Raikot and Fairy Meadows, District Diamer, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The morpho-anatomical, chemical, molecular and phylogenetic analyses were carried out to clarify the placement of this species as a new record for Pakistan. It is a new generic record that is characterized by its whitish gray to creamy, rimose thallus, having calliospora-type spores and spermatia are not found. Detailed description and figures of this Tetramelas species are provided. Keywords: diamer, Gilgit Baltistan, taxonomy, ITS, phylogeny.
Id:
39036
Submitter:
zpalice
Post_time:
Monday, 17 November 2025 20:25