Mycobiology.  2010 Jun;38(2):149-152.

Notes on the Existence of Leucodecton desquamescens (Thelotremoid Graphidaceae) in South Korea

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  • 1Korean Lichen Research Institute, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 540-742, Korea. jshur1@sunchon.ac.kr

Abstract

This study describes a new record of a thelotremoid lichen (Leucodecton desquamescens) from South Korea. The taxon is characterized by thick, bulging thallus with many calcium oxalate crystal inclusions; an immersed, round to irregular ascomata with free exciple, ellipsoid to +/- roundish submuriform, brown ascospores, and lack of secondary metabolites. A detailed taxonomic description and comments are presented for this taxon. The lichen genus Leucodecton is reported for the first time in South Korea.

Keyword

Leucodecton desquamescens; Lichens; Thelotremoid Graphidaceae; Taxonomy

MeSH Terms

Calcium Oxalate
Lichens
Republic of Korea
Calcium Oxalate
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