Sirenophila ovis-atra a new species of maritime teloschistaceae from the southern hemisphere
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Summary, in English
A new species, Sirenophila ovis-atra is described from maritime rocks of southern Patagonia, the Falkland Islands and Macquarie Island, where it grows in the upper part of the black ‘Verrucaria-zone’, most often on members of the genus Hydropunctaria. It is so far the only known species of Sirenophila in South America, a genus that is particularly prominent on the coasts of Australia.
Department/s
Publishing year
2016
Language
English
Publication/Series
Opuscula Philolichenum
Volume
15
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
J. Lendemer
Topic
- Botany
Keywords
- Caloplaca
- Chile
- Maritime zonation
- Parasitic lichen
- Tierra del Fuego
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1941-7519