Patterns of fungal–algal symbiont association in Usnea aurantiaco-atra reveal the succession of lichen–moss communities in Fildes Peninsula, Antarctica

Usnea aurantiaco-atra is the most widespread flora in Fildes Peninsula. There are two growth types of U. aurantiaco-atra: the erect form on rocks and the prostrate form associated with mosses. Phylogenetic analysis showed that individuals of the two growth forms share genotypes. Moreover, haploid di...

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Main Authors: Shunan Cao, Fang Peng, Hongyuan Zheng, Feng Wang, Chuanpeng Liu, Qiming Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Norwegian Polar Institute 2017-01-01
Series:Polar Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518369.2017.1374123