Ephebe brasiliensis (Ascomycota, Lichinaceae): an overlooked freshwater lichenized fungus
Abstract Ephebe brasiliensis is a semi-aquatic fruticose cyanolichen that occurs in freshwater environments from Brazil (Minas Gerais and São Paulo states) and Uruguay. Although this species may be locally abundant and has "wide" distribution, it has been poorly studied and is still misund...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
2019-12-01
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Series: | Rodriguésia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2175-78602019000100608&tlng=en |
Summary: | Abstract Ephebe brasiliensis is a semi-aquatic fruticose cyanolichen that occurs in freshwater environments from Brazil (Minas Gerais and São Paulo states) and Uruguay. Although this species may be locally abundant and has "wide" distribution, it has been poorly studied and is still misunderstood with respect to their distribution and ecological characteristics. Herein, E. brasiliensis is reported for the first time in Southern Brazil. |
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ISSN: | 2175-7860 |