AuthorHafellner, J. & Zimmermann, E.
Year2012
TitleA lichenicolous species of Pleospora (ascomycota) and a key to the fungi invading Physcia species
TypePaper
SourceHerzogia Vol 25 (1): 47-59.
IllustrationsColour photographs and photomicrographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

The taxa Pleospora physciae (Brackel) Hafellner & E.Zimm, Pleospora tretiachii Hafellner and Lichenochora physciicola (Ihlen & R.Sant.) Hafellner are introduced, of which Pleospora physciae is discussed in detail.

Includes a key to fungi on Physcia spp.

Examine Compound Microscope ( with a Microscope using 100x oil-immersion is also useful)

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentPleospora physciaea lichenicolous fungusFungi: Pleosporales: Pleosporaceae
CurrentPhysciaa genus of foliose lichensFungi: Teloschistales: Physciaceae
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