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Discovery of New Lichen Species in Western Ghats

A new lichen species, Allographa effusosoredica, has been discovered in the Western Ghats, revealing insights into ancient symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae. This crustose lichen, characterized by effuse soredia and norstictic acid, is the first of its kind in India confirmed through molecular data. The discovery highlights the ecological

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New Lichen Species Uncovered in Western Ghats

A team of Indian scientists has discovered a new lichen species, Allographa effusosoredica, in the Western Ghats, highlighting its unique symbiotic relationship between fungus and photobiont. This crustose lichen exhibits rare chemical traits and contributes to the understanding of lichen diversity and symbiosis in tropical ecosystems. The study emphasizes the